ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Absorbing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Absorbing is an adjective meaning Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

Meaning

Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

More Meanings

  1. (statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
  2. present participle and gerund of absorb
  3. Absorption.

Example Sentences

an absorbing pursuit
It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh.

Word Forms

Synonyms for absorbing

Depending on context, synonyms include engrossing, fascinating, riveting, gripping, interesting.

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Related dictionary entries include engrossing, riveting, fascinating, gripping, interesting, taking.

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