absorbing

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: ab-sorb-ing (3)

English Definition

Intensely interesting; engrossing.

Example Sentence

I was reading an absorbing book.

US IPA /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/

UK IPA /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/

engrossing fascinating captivating interesting

boring dull uninteresting