Synonyms for absorbed
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.
The scientist remained absorbed in his experiments.
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A fluid that is absorbed is taken up into the mass of the absorbing body, with which it may or may not permanently combine. A busy student imbibes or drinks in knowledge; he is absorbed in a subject that takes his whole attention.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- enchanted That man is always curious and enchanted by nature.
- immersed She immersed herself in the culture of the city.
- engrossed Igor and Anna were engrossed in the conversation.
- bewitched Yuri found himself bewitched and confused by Anna.
By length
- 4 letters
- deep1, rapt1
- 6 letters
- intent2
- 7 letters
- wrapped1, devoted3, captive2
- 8 letters
- immersed2, studious3
- 9 letters
- enchanted3, engrossed2, bewitched2
- 10 letters
- interested3, abstracted3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (intent2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- absorbé