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absorbing

[ ab-sawr-bing, -zawr- ]

adjective

  1. extremely interesting; deeply engrossing:

    an absorbing drama.



absorbing

/ -ˈzɔːb-; əbˈsɔːbɪŋ /

adjective

  1. occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • abˈsorbingly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ab·sorbing·ly adverb
  • nonab·sorbing adjective
  • unab·sorbing adjective
  • unab·sorbing·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of absorbing1

First recorded in 1745–55; absorb + -ing 2
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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.

From BBC

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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