absorbed — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.

   Examples

   fully absorbed

   deeply absorbed

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   She was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear the phone.

   The scientist remained absorbed in his experiments.

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2. That has been taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated.

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Adjective

1. giving or marked by complete attention to

   Synonyms

   captiveengrossedenwrappedintentwrappedrapt

   Examples

   that engrossed look of rapt delight

   enwrapped in dreams

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   rapt with wonder

   wrapped in thought

2. retained without reflection

   Examples

   the absorbed light intensity