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captive vs engrossed

engrossed vs captive

captive is a noun but engrossed is not a noun.

captive and engrossed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
captive Yes Yes No No
engrossed No Yes No No
As adjectives, captive and engrossed are synonyms defined as:
  • captive and engrossed: giving or marked by complete attention to
Other synonyms of captive include absorbed, enwrapped, intent, rapt, wrapped.
captive (noun) engrossed (noun)
an animal that is confined
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
captive (adjective) engrossed (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to giving or marked by complete attention to
being in captivity written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document
Difference between captive and engrossed

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