Absorbed in English
- absorbed⇄absorbed, adjective.
very much interested; completely occupied; engrossed.
Ex. I was so absorbed that I did not hear the bell ring. He eyed the coming tide with an absorbed attention (Dickens). - absorbed⇄adv. absorbedly.
- absorbed⇄noun absorbedness.
Absorbed in Sindhi سنڌي
Absorbed in Tamil தமிழ்
Absorbed
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əbˈzɔːrbd/
Definitions
- Having taken in or soaked up something, such as light or moisture.
- Deeply engaged in thought or concentration.
Usage Examples
- The sponge was completely absorbed by the water.
- She was so absorbed in her book that she lost track of time.
Etymology
Derived from the verb "absorb," from Latin "absorbere," meaning to suck in or soak up.
Synonyms
- Engrossed
- Immersed
- Consumed
Antonyms
- Detached
- Indifferent
- Unconcerned
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Absorbido |
| French | Absorbé |
| German | Aufgenommen |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 吸收 |
| Japanese | 吸収した |
| Korean | 흡수된 |
| Russian | Поглощённый |
| Italian | Assorbito |
| Portuguese | Absorvido |
| Arabic | ماص |
| Hindi | अवशोषित |
| Bengali | শোষিত |
| Telugu | ఆశ్రయిత |
| Tamil | ஆவியல் |
| Marathi | अवशोषित |
| Gujarati | અવશોષિત |
| Malayalam | അവശോഷിത |
| Punjabi | ਅਵਸ਼ੋਸ਼ਿਤ |
| Odia | ଶୋଷିତ |
| Assamese | শোষিত |
| Kannada | ಆಶ್ರಯಿತ |
| Urdu | جذب کردہ |
| Dogri | अवशोषित |
| Maithili | अवशोषित |
| Santhali | ଅବସୋର୍ଣ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /əbˈzɔːrbd/
- British English: /əbˈzɔːbd/
Historical Usage
The term "absorbed" has been used in literature since the early 16th century, often describing deep emotional or intellectual engagement.
Cultural Nuances
The concept of being "absorbed" is often related to mindfulness and focus in many cultures, highlighting the importance of presence in various activities.
More Information
For more details on the term "absorbed," refer to studies in psychology and literature on attention and engagement.