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- [ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-]
- /æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr-/
- /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-]
- /æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr-/
Definitions of absorbing word
- adjective absorbing An absorbing task or activity interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy. 3
- adjective absorbing occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping 3
- adjective absorbing very interesting; engrossing 3
- adjective absorbing extremely interesting; deeply engrossing: an absorbing drama. 1
- verb with object absorbing to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up: A sponge absorbs water. 1
- verb with object absorbing to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate: The empire absorbed many small nations. 1
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Origin of absorbing
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; absorb + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Absorbing
noun
adjective
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preposition
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absorbing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
absorbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absorbing
adj absorbing
- intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- gripping — holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling: a gripping play; a gripping book.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- riveting — a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
- interesting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
adjective absorbing
- engrossing — Absorbing all one's attention or interest.
Antonyms for absorbing
adj absorbing
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- uninteresting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- irksome — annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome: irksome restrictions.
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