absorbed

/əbˈzɔrbd/
/əbˈzɔbd/
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Other forms: absorbedly

Definitions of absorbed
  1. adjective
    retained without reflection
    “the absorbed light intensity”
    synonyms:
    unreflected
    (especially of incident sound or light) not turned back by physical reflection
  2. adjective
    giving or marked by complete attention to
    synonyms: captive, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped
    attentive
    (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
Pronunciation
US
/əbˈzɔrbd/
UK
/əbˈzɔbd/
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