NYT Dictionary

ENGAGING

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounen-GAG-ingen-gag-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Tending to engage attention or interest; engrossing, interesting; enthralling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

absorbingcompellingengrossingenthrallinginterestingappealingattractivesweetprosecuteengage

Antonyms

boringdullunengaginguninterestingboorishrudeunciviluncivilised

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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