Engrossing

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/

verb

  1. To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

  2. To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

  3. To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

Synonyms: amound, hoard, corner the market, inspissate

noun

  1. The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

adjective

  1. Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

    an engrossing documentary

Synonyms: absorbing, fascinating

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