absorbing

Definition of absorbing

adjective:

• capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story". Synonyms: engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting.

verb:

• become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb". Synonyms: absorb.
• take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe". Synonyms: absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in.
• take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something". Synonyms: absorb, take over.
• take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well", "She drew strength from the minister's words". Synonyms: absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up.
• cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax". Synonyms: absorb.
• suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter". Synonyms: absorb, take in. Antonyms: emit.
• devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies". Synonyms: absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep.
• assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society". Synonyms: absorb.
• consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely". Synonyms: absorb, engage, engross, occupy.

Related words

assimilate, blot, consume, drink, imbibe, involve, mop, reabsorb, resorb, rivet, suck.

Start with absorbing

absorbingly.

End with absorbing

reabsorbing, preabsorbing.