absorbing
/əb'sɔ:biɳ/
Definition
Adjective: Engrossing or fascinating; capable of arousing and holding one's attention completely.
Usage
The word "absorbing" describes something that is so interesting or engaging that it fully occupies a person's mind or time. It implies a deep mental or emotional involvement that makes one forget other things.
Examples
- The documentary was so absorbing that I lost track of time.
- She found the research project to be a deeply absorbing challenge.
- He wrote an absorbing novel that kept readers hooked until the last page.
Advanced Usage
- "Absorbing interest": A subject or activity that commands one's complete and sustained attention.
- The mystery of the ancient ruins became his absorbing interest for years.
Variants and Related Words
- Absorb (verb): To take in or soak up; to engage someone's interest or attention fully.
- The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
- The lecture absorbed the students completely.
- Absorbed (adjective): Very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else.
- She was absorbed in her book.
Synonyms
- Engrossing
- Fascinating
- Riveting
- Gripping
- Captivating
- Compelling
Antonyms
- Boring
- Dull
- Tedious
- Uninteresting
Adjective
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capable of arousing and holding the attention
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a fascinating story
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