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

And there’s a pleasure to be had in seeing the products of their labor—finished or even unfinished—photographed lovingly, in luxurious color and absorbing detail.

From The Wall Street Journal

Combining the two business, plus absorbing BP’s considerable debt, could have potentially derailed Sawan’s efforts to drive Shell forward, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the new data, SN101 neurons act by absorbing inflammatory pain molecules rather than passing pain signals to the brain.

From Science Daily

So, if the Wi-Fi is so spotty that they see the need to contact you, absorbing the difference could be the decent thing to do.

From MarketWatch

"I don't think it's ever a case of sitting back and absorbing pressure," the Newcastle head coach said.

From BBC

Related Words

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