preocupying

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Preocupying

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To be concerned or troubled about something

Sample Sentence: She is preoccupied with her upcoming presentation.

Sense 2: To engross or captivate one's attention completely

Sample Sentence: The thrilling book preoccupied him for hours.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or widely followed

Sample Sentence: The restaurant gained popularity due to its preocupying atmosphere.

Sense 2: Relating to a local community or region

Sample Sentence: The folk dance is a perfect example of the local, preocupying culture.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An action or state of being concerned or troubled

Sample Sentence: Her constant worries became a preocupying in her life.

Sense 2: A popular trend or interest

Sample Sentence: The latest fashion has become a preoccupying among teenagers.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that captivates or engrosses

Sample Sentence: The artist performed preoccupying, leaving the audience in awe.

Sense 2: In a manner that betrays concern or troubled thoughts

Sample Sentence: She smiled preoccupying, hiding the worries in her mind.