🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

魅力的な

Pronunciation / Transliteration: miryokuteki na

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Engaging/ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"プレゼンテーションは魅力的で、聴衆の注意を引きました。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Attractive or interesting; capable of holding one's attention.

    "The speaker gave an engaging presentation that captivated the audience."
  2. 2

    Involving or participating actively; drawing in.

    "The engaging nature of the workshop encouraged everyone to share their ideas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'engaging' originates from the Middle English 'engagen', which comes from the Old French 'engager', meaning to pledge or bind. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'ingaggiare', which means to pledge or to bind oneself, reflecting a historical evolution from a sense of obligation to one of attraction and involvement.

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