be absorbed by (something)



be absorbed by (something)

To have all of one's attention, interest, or identity completely dominated by or engrossed in something. I was so absorbed by the movie that I didn't even notice you coming in! He is so absorbed by his work that he doesn't have enough time for his family anymore.
See also: absorb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ArttuAHRT-tooFinnish
CorwinKAWR-winEnglish
Ab[æb]
Ebele-Western African, Igbo
Almir (1)-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Noah['nəuə]