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Synonyms & Similar Words
engrossed
immersed
preoccupied
captivated
fascinated
enthralled
spellbound
riveted
absorbed
occupied
engaged
involved
committed
dedicated
devoted
enamored
infatuated
besotted
obsessed
fixated
enthused
passionate
consumed
engulfed
swept up
caught up
wrapped up
taken up
Meaning of Absorbed
According to Merriam-Webster, "absorbed" means being completely engaged or interested in something, or having all of one's attention or energy focused on something.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "absorbed" as being completely involved or interested in something, so that you do not notice anything else.
- The Oxford Dictionary states that "absorbed" means giving all of one's attention or energy to something, being completely engaged or occupied.
Example Uses
- She was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell ring.
- The kids were completely absorbed in the game and didn't want to take a break.
- He was absorbed in thought, trying to come up with a solution to the problem.
- The audience was absorbed in the performance, hanging on the actor's every word.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
distracted
diverted
preoccupied
uninterested
unengaged
disengaged
detached
disconnected
removed
distant
aloof
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
uninvolved
uncommitted
unenthusiastic
unresponsive
unaffected
unmoved