Definition: To cause something to become more intense or to ignite feelings, often in a negative way.

Example: The speech was meant to enflame the crowd's passion for the cause.

Definition: Having made a commitment to someone or something, often in a romantic context, or being busy with a task or activity.

Example: They are engaged to be married next summer.

Definition: A commitment or agreement to participate in an event or activity, often involving a promise to be present at a certain time.

Example: She accepted the engagement to speak at the conference next month.

Definition: Charming or attractive in a way that draws attention or interest.

Example: The speaker gave an engaging presentation that kept everyone interested.

Definition: In a way that captures and holds attention or interest.

Example: The speaker presented the topic engagingly, making everyone eager to listen.

Definition: To take up someone's attention completely or to absorb them in something, often to the point of being unaware of anything else.

Example: The movie was so captivating that it completely engrossed the audience.

Definition: Completely focused on something and not aware of anything else around you.

Example: She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell ring.

Definition: To be completely absorbed or involved in something, often to the point of being unaware of anything else.

Example: She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the phone ring.

Definition: In a way that captures and holds one's attention completely; very interesting or absorbing.

Example: The book was written engrossingly, making it hard to put down.

Definition: The state of being very focused or absorbed in something, often to the point of losing awareness of other things.

Example: Her engrossment in the book made her forget about the time.

Definition: The quality or state of being pleasant or enjoyable.

Example: The enjoyableness of the picnic made everyone happy.