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

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate the implant's safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile, or how the drug is absorbed and released in the body over time. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Just three companies — Anthropic, Jeff Bezos’ Project Prometheus and Anduril Industries — absorbed 75% of that total. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Ernotte-Cunci said the group had already absorbed €110 million in funding cuts over the past two years. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026

Instead of a plastic crate parked in the living room or a tower of scratching posts in the corner, the animal’s needs are absorbed into the millwork, the flooring plan and the wall detailing. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

The calories in cooked foods are more easily absorbed than from raw ingredients, while the calories in unripe produce, such as bananas, are less easily absorbed. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air absorbed and sent to the body. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026

When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026