SuaviloquyToday’s word

engaging

Engaging, a.

Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address. -- En*ga"ging*ly, adv. -- En*ga"ging*ness, n. Engaging and disengaging gear or machinery, that in which, or by means of which, one part is alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another part, as occasion may require.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for engaging; he lists it under amiable.

Where he writes about it:

The engaging, winning, and winsome add to amiability something of beauty, accomplishments, and grace. — from amiable