Synonyms of absorbed

absorbed 1 of 2

adjective

əb-ˈsȯrbd 

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something

Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersed
• focused
• interested
• engrossed
• enthralled
• engaged
• attentive
• rapt
• observant
• all ears
• deep
• intent
• involved
• intrigued
• hypnotized
• conscious
• watchful
• alive
• mesmerized
• wide-awake
• alert
• open-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absent
• distracted
• unabsorbed
• abstracted
• inattentive
• unfocused
• oblivious
• lost
• absentminded
• preoccupied
• remote
• dreamy
• foggy
• hazy
• disinterested
• uninterested
• inobservant
• apathetic
• daydreaming
• faraway

absorbed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of absorb

1

as in drank

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drank
• swallowed
• sipped
• imbibed
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged
• took up
• gulped
• slurped
• quaffed
• swigged
• guzzled
• swilled

2

as in interested

to hold the attention of

chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• immersed
• occupied
• intrigued
• involved
• fascinated
• attracted
• engrossed
• busied
• gripped
• engaged
• enwrapped
• distracted
• enthralled
• enchanted
• preoccupied
• bemused
• captivated
• caught up
• caught one's eye
• charmed
• obsessed
• mesmerized
• hypnotized
• bewitched
• allured
• monopolized
• beguiled
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tired
• bored
• wearied
• palled
• jaded

3

as in integrated

to make a part of a body or system

local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrated
• incorporated
• assimilated
• embodied
• co-opted
• merged
• combined
• amalgamated
• intermingled
• commingled
• blended
• mingled
• accustomed
• fused
• habituated
• acculturated
• conditioned
• enculturated
• naturalized

4

as in consumed

to make complete use of

cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consumed
• spent
• drained
• exhausted
• reduced
• burned
• depleted
• used
• expended
• ate
• devoured
• emptied
• played out
• drew down
• decreased
• used up
• ran out of
• wasted
• diminished
• lowered
• weakened
• downsized
• dwindled
• lessened
• sapped
• undermined
• cleaned (out)
• bankrupted
• abated
• dissipated
• crippled
• impoverished
• enfeebled
• dried up
• debilitated
• disabled
• blew
• de-escalated
• squandered
• guzzled
• lavished
• misspent
• threw away
• frittered (away)
• ran through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• replaced
• increased
• renewed
• augmented
• enlarged
• reinforced
• enforced
• strengthened
• restored
• preserved
• revived
• repaired
• rebuilt
• saved
• fortified
• bolstered
• conserved

5

as in tolerated

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerated
• accepted
• handled
• endured
• stood
• took
• sustained
• swallowed
• met
• stomached
• pocketed
• supported
• bore
• abided
• stuck out
• lumped (it)
• wore
• stood for
• countenanced
• hacked
• went
• suffered
• lived with
• brooked
• sweat out
• toughed it out
• allowed
• bode
• permitted
• acquiesced
• reconciled (to)
• submitted (to)
• capitulated
• yielded (to)
• respected
• agreed (with or to)
• consented (to)
• assented (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejected
• dismissed
• refused
• declined
• opposed
• repudiated
• turned down
• resisted
• fought
• avoided
• escaped
• contested
• spurned
• missed
• evaded
• bypassed
• eluded
• combated
• circumvented
• dodged
• refrained (from)
• abstained (from)
• forbore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of absorbed

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026

Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind. — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023

Verb

One crisis follows another, and what should shake us risks being absorbed into the endless flow. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Virtually all of its available output was intended to be absorbed by racks of GPUs. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

By closing arguments, the prosecution had apparently absorbed the more nuanced story. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Bioavailability is the extent to which a contaminant is absorbed by organisms following exposure through inhalation, dermal contact, or ingestion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Immediately reduce heat to medium; add ⅔ cup all-purpose flour all at once and stir quickly until most of the flour is absorbed. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

He had been absorbed into this strange, performative version of himself. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Although dates are naturally high in sugar, their fiber can slow digestion, preventing sugar from being absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

Millennial workers absorbed that decade as a personal performance problem. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026