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engagingly

B1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɪŋɡˈeɪdʒɪŋlɪ/

US

  • /ɛŋɡˈeɪdʒɪŋli/

Description

To do something engagingly means to do it in a way that catches and keeps people's interest, like a skilled storyteller telling a tale or a good teacher explaining a hard idea. It is not only about what is being done, but about how it is done. Think of a musician playing engagingly: they are not just hitting the notes; they are pulling you into the performance with energy and feeling.

You might describe a speaker who presents information engagingly, a writer who tells a story engagingly, or a host who speaks engagingly with guests. It suggests a natural ability to connect with others and make the experience enjoyable. The key is that the action is not just effective; it is also pleasant, lively, and easy to stay interested in.

Examples

  1. 1

    Guided tour

    The tour guide spoke engagingly about the city's history, so even the children kept listening.

  2. 2

    Science writing

    She writes engagingly about science without making it feel too technical.

  3. 3

    Storytelling

    He told the story so engagingly that nobody noticed how late it was.

  4. 4

    Radio conversation

    The radio host chatted engagingly with callers, even when they disagreed.

  5. 5

    Memoir tone

    The memoir is engagingly frank about her early failures.

    • Phrase

      engagingly frank

      honest in a way that is interesting and appealing to read

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • engaginglyadverb