1. Capable of arousing and holding the attention
   - absorbing, fascinating, gripping, riveting

1. Devote (oneself) fully to
   - steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, absorb, soak up 
2. Consume all of one's attention or time
   - absorb, engage, occupy

See also: engrossment, interesting

Type of: center [US], centre [Brit, Cdn], concentrate, focus, interest, pore, rivet

Encyclopedia: Engrossing

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