01 Word definition

absorbing

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is ABSORBING a word?

Yes. ABSORBING is a 9-letter adjective. capable of arousing and holding the attention Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ABSORBING?

A-B-S-O-R-B-I-N-G

ABSORBING contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. capable of arousing and holding the attention

    “a fascinating story”
Synonyms
engrossingfascinatinggrippingriveting
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score14points
Words With Friends18points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ABSORBING spelled?

A1B2S3O4R5B6I7N8G9
Starts withABSFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats B
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About ABSORBING.

How do you spell ABSORBING?

ABSORBING is spelled A-B-S-O-R-B-I-N-G. It contains 9 letters.