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

Much of those losses were uninsured, leaving the losses to be absorbed by governments, businesses, or households. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Get absorbed in work, movement, or a project that lets your energy become productive instead of argumentative. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Lean staffing becomes dangerous when every gap is absorbed through personal heroics instead of better work design. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Shoppers filed a class action against the company in May, and its finance chief has said Amazon largely absorbed tariff costs rather than passing them on. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Researchers developed LEDs that emit UVC at wavelengths below 235 nm, which is also absorbed by the outer, non-living layers of the skin. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 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