engrossing vs fascinating

engrossing and fascinating both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engrossing	No	Yes	No	No
fascinating	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, engrossing and fascinating are synonyms defined as:

engrossing and fascinating: capable of arousing and holding the attention

Other synonyms of engrossing include absorbing, gripping, riveting.

engrossing (adjective)	fascinating (adjective)
capable of arousing and holding the attention	capturing interest as if by a spell
	capable of arousing and holding the attention