2syllables
engrossed
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
engrossed is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, engrossed is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofengrossed
1verb
- To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
- To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
Synonyms: "corner the market"
- To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
- To completely engage the attention of.
Example: "She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."
- To thicken; to condense.
Synonyms: inspissate
- To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
- To amass.
1adjective
- Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.
- (of a document) Finalized, written in large letters.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.