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ABSORBED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 14 meanings of the word Absorbed.

How to pronounce absorbed:

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Absorbed - as an adjective satellite

Giving or marked by complete attention to

Example: "That engrossed look of rapt delight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
captive14engrossed11enwrapped17intent6rapt6wrapped15

Retained without reflection

Example: "The absorbed light intensity"

Absorbed - as a verb

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.

To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.

To take in energy and convert it, as

Example: "Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass."

To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully

To occupy or consume time.

Assimilate mentally.

To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.

To defray the costs.

To accept or purchase in quantity.

Absorbed - as an adjective

Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.

Something that has been absorbed, taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated.

Example Sentences

"He was so absorbed in his book that he didn't notice the time passing."
"The baby was fascinated by the brightly colored mobile and was completely absorbed in watching it."
"She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't hear the doorbell ring."
"The students were absorbed in their studies and hardly noticed the noise outside."
"He became so absorbed in the movie that he didn't realize he was eating all the popcorn."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSORBED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absorbed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSORBED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABSORBED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absorbed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSORBED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ABSORBED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absorbed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSORBED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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