(of energy or a liquid or other substance) taken in or soaked up

the stones warm slowly throughout the day, then radiate absorbed heat at night

having one's attention fully engaged; greatly interested

he was gazing into the water with absorbed attention

take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action

buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

steroids are absorbed into the bloodstream

take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly

she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book

the work absorbed him and continued to make him happy