Definition of ABSORBING

absorbing

Meanings

Verb

  • become imbued
  • take up mentally
  • take up, as of debts or payments
  • take in, also metaphorically
  • cause to become one with
  • suck or take up or in
  • devote (oneself) fully to
  • assimilate or take in
  • consume all of one's attention or time
  • present participle and gerund of absorb

Adjective Satellite

  • capable of arousing and holding the attention

Adj

  • Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
  • Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Origin / Etymology

From absorb + -ing.

Synonyms

absorb, assimilate, draw, engage, engross, engrossing, engulf, fascinating, gripping, imbibe, immerse, ingest, occupy, plunge, riveting, soak up, sop up, steep, suck, suck up, take in, take over, take up

Antonyms

emit

Scrabble Score: 14

absorbing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
absorbing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
absorbing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

absorbing is a valid Words With Friends word