1. Capable of arousing and holding the attention
   "The engrossing novel kept her up all night";
   - absorbing, fascinating, gripping, riveting

1. Consume all of one's attention or time
   "Her interest in butterflies engrosses her completely";
   - absorb, engage, occupy
    
2. Devote (oneself) fully to
   "He engrossed himself in classical literature";
   - steep, immerse, plunge, absorb

See also: interesting

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

Encyclopedia: Engrossing