Definitions for absorbingæbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ab•sorb•ingæbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr-(adj.)

  1. extremely interesting or involving; engrossing.

Origin of absorbing:

1745–55

ab•sorb′ing•ly(adv.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting(adj)

    capable of arousing and holding the attention

    "a fascinating story"

Wiktionary

  1. absorbing(Adjective)

    Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

    An absorbing pursuit.

  2. absorbing(Adjective)

    allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Absorbing(u)

    of Absorb

  2. Absorbing(adj)

    swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit


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