absorbed (Adjective) — Giving or marked by complete attention to. ex. "that absorbed look of rapt delight"
absorbed (Adjective) — Retained without reflection. ex. "the absorbed light intensity"
absorbed (Adjective) — (of a liquid etc.) taken in through the pores in a surface.
absorbed (Verb) — Take in, also metaphorically. ex. "The sponge absorbs water well"
absorbed (Verb) — (chemistry) become imbued. ex. "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
absorbed (Verb) — Take up mentally. ex. "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
absorbed (Verb) — Take up, as of debts or payments. ex. "absorb the costs for something"
absorbed (Verb) — Cause to become one with. ex. "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
absorbed (Verb) — Suck or take up or in. ex. "A black star absorbs all matter"
absorbed (Verb) — Devote (oneself) fully to.
absorbed (Verb) — Assimilate or take in. ex. "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
absorbed (Verb) — Consume all of one's attention or time. ex. "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"