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absorbing
[ ab-sawr-bing, -zawr- ]
adjective
- extremely interesting; deeply engrossing:
an absorbing drama.
absorbing
/ -ˈzɔːb-; əbˈsɔːbɪŋ /
adjective
- occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping
Derived Forms
- abˈsorbingly, adverb
Other Words From
- ab·sorbing·ly adverb
- nonab·sorbing adjective
- unab·sorbing adjective
- unab·sorbing·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of absorbing1
Example Sentences
“It’s simply impossible for us to remain competitive while absorbing the higher operating costs.”
The cliches – classic cars, cigars and mojitos – still appeal to many, while others prefer to travel the island absorbing its history, culture and music.
They excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed, about four to six particles per milligram of waste, absorbing the rest.
First, Meng and Li synthesized a novel red/infrared absorbing organic solar cell that extends its absorption even further into the infrared.
The ocean has slowed the effects of climate change by absorbing about a third of carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution began.
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