Added 9 October 2026 absorbing /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about absorbing at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Capable of arousing and holding the attention. a fascinating story Related Words: engrossingrivetingfascinatinggrippinginterestingtakingimmersiveaccommodatingadmittingassimilatingdrawingsucking Back to today's word