Instead of interacting with each other, each of the family members turned their attention to their mobile devices, engrossing themselves in their own entertainments.
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Engrossing
/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/
Synonyms for "engrossing" (47 found)
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Anyone who has played chess a few times understands how it can be engrossing in the extreme.
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Technological changes have made video games much more engrossing.
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an engrossing documentary
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