Synonyms for

Absorbing

Verb / ʌˈbzɔ:rbɪŋ / Another word for absorbing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is absorbing is very interesting or engaging.

Synonyms & similar words

imbibe engage plunge soakup sopup gripping draw assimilate absorb steep takein engulf fascinating engross immerse suckup ingest occupy takeover takeup riveting engrossing suck emit engrossing captivating compelling fascinating intriguing interesting absorptive engaging gripping immersive riveting spellbinding mesmerizing enthralling consuming preoccupying compulsive addictive hypnotic enchanting

Synonyms by register

Formal

engrossing captivating riveting compelling

Informal

fascinating gripping interesting cool

Literary

enchanting bewitching entrancing

Antonyms

uninteresting boring tedious dull mundane unengaging

Common collocations

  • absorbing story
  • absorbing novel
  • absorbing discussion
  • absorbing detail
  • absorbing read
  • absorbing content
  • absorbing experience

Word family

noun absorption
verb absorb
adjective absorbing
adverb absorbingly

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something that holds one's attention completely. It implies a strong level of interest or engagement.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was so absorbing that I forgot where I was.
  2. The game was absorbing and I lost track of time.
  3. The book was so absorbing that I finished it in one day.
  4. Her story was absorbing and everyone listened intently.
  5. The museum exhibit was absorbing and we spent hours there.

Quotes

  • Reading is sometimes an ingenious device for avoiding thought. ~ Arthur Helps
  • The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them. ~ Mark Twain
  • My alma mater was books, a good library.... I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity. ~ Malcolm X

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