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
LesŁAwale-SWAH-vahPolish
Alishaə-LISH-ə, ə-LEE-shəEnglish
Elkanahel-KAYN-ə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Lev (2)-Hebrew
Thilo-German
Rui-Portuguese