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absorbedly

ab·sorbed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd]
    • /æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd/
    • /əbˈsɔːbdli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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