absorbing

adjective

ab·​sorb·​ing əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ 

-ˈzȯr-

: fully taking one's attention : engrossing

an absorbing novel

absorbingly

əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ-lē 

-ˈzȯr-

adverb

Synonyms

• interesting
• engaging
• intriguing
• fascinating

Examples of absorbing in a Sentence

shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in

Recent Examples on the Web

An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

The fast-absorbing, spreadable formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and layers beautifully under makeup. —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

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of absorb

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for absorbing

• adsorbing