Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. First attested in the mid 18th century.
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An absorbing pursuit.
2011, October 29, Neil Johnston, Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn, It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh.
(statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
