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engrossed

IPA pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡrəʊst/

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Russian meaning

поглощённый, увлечённый

English definition

Completely absorbed or occupied with something.

Example

He was engrossed in his book and didn't hear the phone.

Collocations

engrossed in
completely engrossed
engrossed in thought
engrossed in conversation

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