Synonyms for absorbent

Most common

absorbing · spongy · absorptive · bibulous · absorbative

All synonyms

Adjective

Antonyms

non-absorbent, reflective, waterproof

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.

   Those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill.

Related words

Other spellings

absorbant

Example sentences

• absorbing This book is so absorbing that I can't put it down.
• spongy Oooh, gross! What is that stuff? It's all spongy.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

spongy²

7 letters

thirsty²

8 letters

bibulous

9 letters

absorbing³

10 letters

absorptive

11 letters

absorbative

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spongy² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

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absorbant