absorbing
/əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: absorbings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
Adjective
Examples
an absorbing pursuit
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Absorption.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “absorbing” mean?
Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
Is “absorbing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.