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ABSORBING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Absorbing.

How to pronounce absorbing:

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Absorbing - as an adjective satellite

Capable of arousing and holding the attention

Example: "A fascinating story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrossing12fascinating17gripping14riveting12

Absorbing - 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.

Absorbing - as an adjective

Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

Example: "An absorbing pursuit."

(of a state) allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Example Sentences

"She was lost in an absorbing book and didn't notice the time passing."
"The movie had an absorbing storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat."
"The museum had many absorbing exhibits that captivated the visitors."
"His absorbing performance in the play garnered rave reviews from critics."
"The absorbing lecture on astrophysics fascinated the entire audience."
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Word Game Points

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

ABSORBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ABSORBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absorbing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSORBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ABSORBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absorbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSORBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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