absorbing
adjective
ab·sorb·ing
əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ 
-ˈzȯr-
: fully taking one's attention : engrossing
an absorbing novel
Examples of absorbing in a Sentence
shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in
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The fast-absorbing, spreadable formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and layers beautifully under makeup.
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Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
But the movie, directed by Olivier Assayas (from a script he co-wrote with Emmanuel Carrère), is at once absorbing and diffuse.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
To be fair, there are several electric confrontations, distributed evenly enough to ensure that After the Hunt remains absorbing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s made from a moisture-absorbing, lightweight fabric and features a flattering V-neckline.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
But the movie, directed by Olivier Assayas (from a script he co-wrote with Emmanuel Carrère), is at once absorbing and diffuse.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
To be fair, there are several electric confrontations, distributed evenly enough to ensure that After the Hunt remains absorbing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
It’s made from a moisture-absorbing, lightweight fabric and features a flattering V-neckline.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorbing
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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