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

For us, 403 applicants became 21 hires on 422 interviewer hours, 20 per hire, absorbed by pre-committed slots. — Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Major hurricanes are a wrench in the system when they become absorbed in the jet stream, as Polo will be early next week, so how exactly this plays out will be closely watched. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

One such product is Biodance’s Bio-Collagen mask, which applies like your average milky white sheet mask but turns clear after a few hours; the opacity change signifies that the ingredients have been absorbed by the skin. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Elected in 2016, Gonzalez held the 15th Congressional District for three terms until 2021, when a Texas redistricting shift absorbed his McAllen home into the 34th district. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Six decades earlier, on the same grounds, a young Muhammad Ali absorbed a famous left hook from Henry Cooper late in the fourth round, then finished the fight in the fifth when the referee stopped it because of a severe cut over Cooper’s eye. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 12–14 minutes. — Diana Yen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Higher shipping costs are passed on to consumers rather than being absorbed by grocery chains. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026