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absorbing

UK
/əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/

Translations

absorbinggerund / present participle
UK
/əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively as a descriptive present participle.
The novel was so absorbing that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Le roman était si captivant que je ne pouvais pas le poser avant de l’avoir terminé.
absorbantPour une surface, un matériau ou une substance qui absorbe.
The material has an absorbing surface that draws moisture away quickly.
Le matériau a une surface absorbante qui évacue rapidement l’humidité.
Synonyms
engaging
captivating
enthralling
gripping
fascinating
compelling
interesting
riveting
Antonyms
boring
uninteresting
absorbingnoun
UK
/əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/
US
/əbˈzɔr.bɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of absorbing.
The absorbing of moisture from the air can affect the material's weight.
L’absorption de l’humidité de l’air peut affecter le poids du matériau.
absorbverb

absorbing

Gerund

absorbed
Past Simple
absorbed
Past Participle
absorbing
Gerund
UK
/əbˈzɔːb/
US
/əbˈzɔrb/
The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
L’éponge peut absorber beaucoup d’eau.
absorberDans le sens d’intégrer dans un ensemble plus vaste, notamment en contexte économique ou institutionnel.
The company plans to absorb the smaller firm into its operations.
L’entreprise prévoit d’absorber la petite société dans ses activités.
captiverDans le sens d’occuper entièrement l’attention.
The novel was so captivating that it absorbed him completely.
Le roman était si captivant qu’il l’a complètement captivé.
absorberPour la lumière, la chaleur ou le son.
Dark colors absorb more heat from sunlight than light colors.
Les couleurs sombres absorbent davantage la chaleur du soleil que les couleurs claires.
Additional translations
amortirPour un choc, un impact ou une contrainte physique.
prendre en chargePour une charge financière, une dépense ou un coût.
Synonyms
assimilate
soak up
take in
engulf
consume
sponge up
imbibe
digest
Antonyms
release
disperse
absorbgerund / present participle

absorbing

Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that captivates interest.
It was an absorbing documentary that kept the audience glued to their seats.
C’était un documentaire captivant qui a tenu le public en haleine.

Definitions

absorbinggerund / present participle
Fully engaging or holding one's attention.
The novel was so absorbing that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Having the capacity to take in or soak up a substance, energy, or information.
The material has an absorbing surface that draws moisture away quickly.
absorbingnoun
The act or process of absorbing.
The absorbing of moisture from the air can affect the material's weight.
absorbverb
To take in or soak up a liquid or other substance.
The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
To take in and understand information or ideas.
She tried to absorb all the details of the lecture.
To take in and integrate into a larger entity or system.
The company plans to absorb the smaller firm into its operations.
To engage or occupy the attention or interest of someone fully.
The novel was so captivating that it absorbed him completely.
To reduce the effect or intensity of something, such as a shock or impact.
The airbags are designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
To take in or retain energy such as light, heat, or sound rather than reflecting or transmitting it.
Dark colors absorb more heat from sunlight than light colors.
To take over and bear (a cost, loss, or expense) without passing it on to others.
The manufacturer agreed to absorb the additional shipping charges.
absorbgerund / present participle
Captivating; intensely interesting.
It was an absorbing documentary that kept the audience glued to their seats.
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