Deep and Engrossed

Deep

Deep adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.
Usage example: I was so deep in the mystery novel that I didn't hear the doorbell

Engrossed is a synonym for deep in rapt topic. In some cases you can use "Engrossed" instead an adjective "Deep".

Engrossed

Engrossed adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.
Usage example: I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time

Deep is a synonym for engrossed in absorbed topic. You can use "Deep" instead an adjective "Engrossed", if it concerns topics such as preoccupied.

Nearby Words: engrossment, engrossing
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Engrossed and Deep. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deep/engrossed
Deep & Engrossed. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deep/engrossed>.
Engrossed or Deep. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deep/engrossed.
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