engross
/ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/verb
To hold someone's attention so completely that they forget everything else.
Example sentences
- “The mystery novel engrossed her for the entire flight.”
- “A good jigsaw puzzle can engross my grandfather for hours.”
- “He was so engrossed in his work that he missed the doorbell.”
Most often used in the passive 'be engrossed in' something: a book, a conversation, a task. The adjective 'engrossing' describes whatever holds your attention.