Engrossing and Leaden

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Engrossing adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.

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Leaden is an antonym for engrossing.

Nearby Words: engrossed, engrossment

Leaden adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep

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Engrossing is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

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Leaden and Engrossing. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossing/leaden

Engrossing & Leaden. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossing/leaden>.

Leaden or Engrossing. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossing/leaden.

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