Meaning & use
involving
Engaging enough to hold someone's full attention or interest.
See it in a sentence
The documentary was so involving that no one checked their phone.
She wrote an involving mystery that kept readers guessing until the end.
A note on using this word
Used mostly for stories, films, or activities; do not confuse with 'involved,' which usually means complicated.
Words with a similar meaning
engrossingabsorbing
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. verb
Including something or someone as a necessary part of an activity or situation.
The project is involving several departments across the company.
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