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- [ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd]
- /æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd/
- /əbˈsɔːbdli /
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- [ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd]
- /æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd/
Definitions of absorbedly word
- adjective absorbedly deeply interested or involved; preoccupied: He had an absorbed look on his face. 1
- noun absorbedly In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged. (First attested in the mid 19th century.). 1
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Origin of absorbedly
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; absorb + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Absorbedly
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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absorbedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
absorbedly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absorbedly
adverb absorbedly
- raptly — deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- meditatively — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- contemplatively — given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind.
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