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absorbed

American  
[ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd] / æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd /

adjective

  1. deeply interested or involved; preoccupied.

    He had an absorbed look on his face.


absorbed British  
/ əbˈsɔːbɪdlɪ, -ˈzɔːbd, -ˈzɔː-, əbˈsɔːbd /

adjective

  1. engrossed; deeply interested

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of absorbed

First recorded in 1755–65; absorb + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Once absorbed, the vitamin is converted into molecules that help protect cells from oxidative damage and support other important biological functions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

In a more confident, profitable environment, or when Hollywood is churning out films more regularly, a commercial dud might be easily absorbed.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Heavyweights exist under a uniquely harsh spotlight and Dubois has absorbed more than his fair share of scrutiny.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It is a stark illustration of how one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer societies is being absorbed into the modern world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Bobby and Joan were present, but though Bobby may have absorbed some of what was said, he never participated.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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