What does absorbing mean?
Absorbing means Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest..
Absorbing
/əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest..
Definitions by Sense
- Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
- (statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
- present participle and gerund of absorb
- 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.
Synonyms for absorbing
Antonyms for absorbing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more absorbing
- most absorbing
- absorbings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for absorbing?
Common synonyms include engrossing, fascinating, riveting, gripping.
What is the opposite of absorbing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use absorbing in a sentence?
an absorbing pursuit
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