Absorbingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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absorbingly
[ əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ.li ]
used to describe something that is extremely interesting or engrossing
In an absorbingly beautiful performance, the actress captivated the audience with her talent and emotion. The novel was absorbingly written, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.
Synonyms
captivatingly, compellingly, engrossingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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absorbingly |
Use when describing something that holds someone's full attention in a very engaging manner.
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engrossingly |
Use to describe something that completely occupies someone's mind or attention in a very intense and fascinating way.
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captivatingly |
Appropriate for describing something that attracts and holds someone's interest or attention in a very charming or enchanting way.
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compellingly |
Best used to describe something that evokes interest, attention, or admiration in a forceful or convincing manner.
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Examples of usage
- The movie was absorbingly intense, holding the viewers' attention from start to finish.
- She spoke so absorbingly about her travels that everyone in the room was enthralled.
Translations
Translations of the word "absorbingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 absorventemente
🇮🇳 रोचक रूप से (Rochak roop se)
🇩🇪 fesselnd
🇮🇩 menyerap
🇺🇦 захопливо
🇵🇱 wciągająco
🇯🇵 夢中にさせるように (Muchū ni saseru yō ni)
🇫🇷 de manière captivante
🇪🇸 absorbente
🇹🇷 sürükleyici
🇰🇷 몰입하게 (Morip hage)
🇸🇦 بشكل جذاب (Bishakl jadhab)
🇨🇿 poutavě
🇸🇰 pútavo
🇨🇳 吸引地 (Xīyǐn de)
🇸🇮 vpojno
🇮🇸 grípandi
🇰🇿 қызықты
🇬🇪 მიმზიდველად (Mimzidvelad)
🇦🇿 cəlbedici
🇲🇽 absorbente
Etymology
The adverb 'absorbingly' is derived from the verb 'absorb', which comes from the Latin word 'absorbere', meaning 'to swallow up'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating 'in an absorbing manner'. The word has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe something that is captivating or engrossing.
See also: absorb, absorbable, absorbed, absorbent, absorber, absorbing, absorption.