absorbed

[ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd] / æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd /

ADJECTIVE

being completely occupied mentally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captivated consumed engaged engrossed fascinated involved preoccupied

STRONG

fixed gone held immersed lost

WEAK

deep in thought intent rapt really into up to here wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored disenthralled disinterested uninterested unoccupied

STRONG

existing

WEAK

distracted indifferent

Example Sentences

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absorbed

But that’s not the story most people have absorbed.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

But Dudamel also arrived with a vision of music that he had absorbed from El Sistema.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

One explanation is that a large galaxy absorbed a smaller companion.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

They may be nervous, stressed, not speak the language, be absorbed in their own head.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Taran grew so absorbed in not making noise that he soon lagged far behind Gwydion.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander