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absorbed (adj.)

"engrossed mentally," 1763, past-participle adjective in a figurative sense from absorb (v.). Related: Absorbedly.

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Definitions of absorbed from WordNet

absorbed (adj.)
giving or marked by complete attention to; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare;
Synonyms: captive / engrossed / enwrapped / intent / wrapped
absorbed (adj.)
retained without reflection;
the absorbed light intensity
From wordnet.princeton.edu