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engaging

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/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/ · en-gag-ing

Attractive or interesting; able to hold the attention of others.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Attractive or interesting; able to hold the attention of others.

دلچسپ، دلچسپی پیدا کرنے والا؛ دوسروں کی توجہ کو برقرار رکھنے کے قابل۔

دلچسپ

dilchasp

Synonyms

interestingfascinatingcaptivatingدلچسپپُرکششمنافع بخش

Antonyms

boringuninspiringdullبورنگغیر متاثر کنبے ذوق

Common Collocations

  • engaging presentation
  • engaging story
  • engaging activities

Example Sentences

Her engaging personality makes her a great teacher.

اس کی دلچسپ شخصیت اسے ایک عمدہ استاد بناتی ہے۔

Us ki dilchasp shakhsiyat use aik amadah ustad banati hai.

The book was so engaging that I couldn't put it down.

کتاب اتنی دلچسپ تھی کہ میں اسے چھوڑ نہیں سکا۔

Kitaab itni dilchasp thi ke main ise chhod nahi saka.

They organized engaging activities for the children.

انہوں نے بچوں کے لئے دلچسپ سرگرمیاں منظم کیں۔

Unhon ne bachon ke liye dilchasp sargarmiyan munazzam keen.

Easily Confused With

engaged:Engaged refers to being involved or occupied, while engaging describes something that attracts attention.

Word Family

engage
verbمشغول کرنا
engagement
nounمشغولیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of engaging as an 'in-gauge' of interest.

Picture a captivating speaker holding an audience's attention.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو دل کو بہلائے وہی بات کریں، زندگی کی خوشیوں کی، وہی رات کریں۔

Jo dil ko behlaaye wahi baat karein, Zindagi ki khushiyon ki, wahi raat karein.

Only speak what delights the heart, Let’s embrace the joys of life, let’s cherish the night.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی ہر بات دل کو سمجھانے والی ہو۔

Apni har baat dil ko samjhane wali ho.

Every word should resonate with the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "engager" — to pledge or bind

First known use: 19th century

The word 'engaging' comes from the Old French 'engager', which means to pledge or bind oneself. Its usage in English dates back to the late 19th century and has evolved to describe something that attracts attention or interest.