absorbing
adjective
, -ˈzȯr-\
Definition of absorbing
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, -ˈzȯr- \
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for absorbing
Synonyms
arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting
Antonyms
boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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There may never be another generation like it, or a set of geopolitical circumstances that would make a chess match quite so absorbing. — Peter Nicholas, The Atlantic, "The End of the Golden Era of Chess," 5 Sep. 2019 In one section of the show, visitors can tune in to the sounds of a giant yucca plant growing; in others, stalks of corn and plants absorbing water via their roots take center stage. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Listen to the Sounds of Succulents at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden," 29 Aug. 2019 Krystal's story, however, becomes increasingly absorbing as the narrative progresses and the situations become more absurd. — Brian Lowry, CNN, "Kirsten Dunst shines in quirky 'On Becoming a God in Central Florida'," 23 Aug. 2019 As the hurricane proceeds on its path, the sponge is constantly absorbing water and wringing itself out, producing rain. — David Fleshler, sun-sentinel.com, "A new top killer emerges in hurricanes, and many blame climate change," 28 June 2019 Juxtaposed to these modest yet absorbing faces is a large and spectacular collage. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "This artist’s portrait subjects: Fellow asylum seekers in the detention center," 22 June 2019 The female-driven HBO miniseries, whose popularity and awards appeal catalyzed an absorbing second season that premieres on June 9, was a product of the friendship between two of its executive producers and stars, Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. — Judy Berman, Time, "With Meryl Streep on Big Little Lies, It's Time to Admit That Film and TV Are Converging," 6 June 2019 Instead of directly absorbing energy, electrons can also tunnel through barriers to get to the conduction band. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Wireless nanowire lasers absorb infrared, emit blue light," 1 June 2019 The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (February 19) Half a world away, another sudden loss profoundly shakes a Michigan family in Anissa Gray’s utterly absorbing debut. — Bridget Read, Vogue, "Most Anticipated Books of 2019: 19 Picks You Should Have on Your Reading List," 1 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'absorbing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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