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adjective
- 1. intensely interesting; engrossing: "an absorbing account of their marriage"
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ABSORBING definition: 1. Something that is absorbing is very interesting and keeps your attention: 2. Something that is…. Learn more.
: fully taking one's attention : engrossing. an absorbing novel. absorbingly. əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ-lē. -ˈzȯr- adverb. Synonyms. arresting. consuming. engaging. engrossing. enthralling. fascinating. gripping. immersing. interesting. intriguing. involving. riveting. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of absorbing in a Sentence.
How to use absorb in a sentence. to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way; to take in (knowledge, attitudes, etc.) : acquire, learn; use up, consume… See the full definition
to take something in, especially gradually: be absorbed into Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed into large cities. The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Plants absorb carbon dioxide. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat. Towels absorb moisture.
Definition of 'absorb' absorb. (əbzɔːʳb ) Word forms: absorbs , absorbing , absorbed. 1. verb B2. If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil. [VERB noun] Refined sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly. [be VERB -ed + into]
ab·sorb. (əb-zôrb′, -sôrb′) tr.v. ab·sorbed, ab·sorb·ing, ab·sorbs. 1. To take (something) in through or as through pores or interstices. 2. a. To occupy the attention, interest, or time of; engross: The problem completely absorbed her. See Synonyms at engross.
verb (used with object) to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up: A sponge absorbs water. to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate: The empire absorbed many small nations. Synonyms: destroy, engulf, devour, consume, assimilate.
Absorbing definition: extremely interesting; deeply engrossing. See examples of ABSORBING used in a sentence.
to take something in, especially gradually: be absorbed into Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed into large cities. The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Plants absorb carbon dioxide. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat. Towels absorb moisture.
adjective. /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/ interesting and fun and holding your attention completely. an absorbing book/game. Fishing can be a totally absorbing hobby. Chess can be an extremely absorbing game.
