absorbing

US /əbˈsɔ:rbɪŋ/

UK /əbˈsɔ:bɪŋ/

B1

adjective

  • Extremely interesting; engrossing.
  • Capable of holding one's attention; fascinating.
  • Capable of holding one's attention; fascinating.

verb

  • To take up all attention / energy of something
  • To take in a liquid; soak up

other

  • To reduce the effect or intensity of (something).
  • To soak up or take in a liquid, gas, or other substance.
  • To take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
  • To understand or assimilate (information, ideas, or experience).