preoccupying

[pree-uh-kyoo-pahy-ing]

preoccupying Definition

  • 1to absorb or engross mentally or hold the attention of someone completely
  • 2to be the primary concern or worry of someone

Using preoccupying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preoccupying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The novel was so preoccupying that I finished it in one sitting.

  • Example

    Her upcoming exam is preoccupying her thoughts.

  • Example

    The ongoing pandemic has been preoccupying the minds of people worldwide.

preoccupying Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: preoccupying in Brief

The term 'preoccupying' [pree-uh-kyoo-pahy-ing] means to absorb or engross mentally or hold the attention of someone completely. It can also mean to be the primary concern or worry of someone. Examples include 'The novel was so preoccupying that I finished it in one sitting.' and 'Her upcoming exam is preoccupying her thoughts.'