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| 1. | [ adjective ] wholly absorbed as in thought | |
| Synonyms: | engrossed intent wrapped rapt enwrapped | |
| Examples: | "deep in thought" "the book had her totally engrossed" "enwrapped in dreams" "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare "rapt with wonder" "wrapped in thought" |
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| Related terms: | attentive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] retained without reflection | |
| Examples: | "the absorbed light intensity" |
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| Related terms: | unreflected | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] taken in through the pores of a surface | |
| Examples: | "the absorbed water expanded the sponge" |
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| Related terms: | absorbable | |
| Similar spelling: |
absorb absorber absorbent absorbate absorbency absorbable absorbing abuser absorptive |
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