absorbing

American  

[ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-] / æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr- /

adjective

1. extremely interesting; deeply engrossing.

   an absorbing drama.

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absorbing British  

/ -ˈzɔːb-, əbˈsɔːbɪŋ /

adjective

1. occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping

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Other Word Forms

• absorbingly adverb
• nonabsorbing adjective
• unabsorbing adjective
• unabsorbingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of absorbing

First recorded in 1745–55; absorb + -ing ²

Example Sentences

After nearly a year of absorbing higher import costs, businesses are now passing those costs on to consumers, squeezing household budgets further.

From Barron's

After nearly a year of absorbing higher import costs, businesses are now passing those costs on to consumers, squeezing household budgets further.

From Barron's

“The market is capable of absorbing risks related to exchange-rate fluctuations,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She closed her eyes, absorbing the cool air, when she heard the impossible boy calling her name.

From Literature

The bass genius Thundercat has, to his regret, been spending way too much time absorbing bad news on his phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arresting
• captivating
• engrossing
• enthralling
• fascinating
• gripping
• interesting
• intriguing
• riveting
• spellbinding