Absorbed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈsɔɹbd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Absorbed is an adjective meaning Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.
Meaning
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.
More Meanings
- That has been taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated.
- simple past and past participle of absorb
Example Sentences
fully absorbed
deeply absorbed
The scientist remained absorbed in his experiments.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:absorbed.
Synonyms for absorbed
Depending on context, synonyms include rapt, attentive, engrossed, intent, wrapped, enwrapped.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include engrossed, attentive, intent, rapt, wrapped, unreflected.
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