absorbed in

Frequency: 9.035.0 per million words

Used to specify the object or activity that is capturing the attention, e.g., 'absorbed in a book'.

absorbedabsorbed + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He was totally absorbed in his book.
  • She was completely absorbed in her work and didn't hear me come in.
  • Lost to the world, he seemed absorbed in deep thought.
  • The children were absorbed in a game of chess.
  • I found him absorbed in painting a landscape.
  • It's easy to become absorbed in the details and lose sight of the big picture.
  • The scientist was deeply absorbed in her research.
  • Once you start the series, you'll be completely absorbed in the storyline.
  • He sat by the window, absorbed in watching the rain fall.
  • How can you be so absorbed in your phone when we're supposed to be talking?