1. completely focused on or engaged in something
2. taken in or soaked up by something
Usage: often used in scientific contexts

Examples

• She was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear the doorbell.
• The students were completely absorbed by the teacher’s fascinating story.
• He became absorbed in his work and forgot about lunch.
• The water was quickly absorbed by the dry soil.
• The company was absorbed into a larger corporation.
• The sound was absorbed by the thick curtains.
• She sat absorbed in thought for several minutes.