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Meaning of absorbing | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
/əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
  2. Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Translations

Examples

“an absorbing pursuit”
“It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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