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absorbedly

adverb

  1. in an engrossing manner; suggesting great interest/full attention
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Pronunciation: /æbˈsɔɹb.ɪd.li/ / /æbˈzɔɹb.ɪd.li/ / /əbˈsɔɹb.ɪd.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English absorbed Middle English -ly English -ly English absorbedly From absorbed + -ly.

  1. In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged.

    Michael O’Shea continued absorbedly gazing on the picture, till the welcome smell of a tumbler of Mr. Hoolagan’s whisky suddenly restored him to comparative serenity.

    Fanny, red-cheeked and bright-eyed from her recent mental struggles, listened interestedly, then intently, then absorbedly.

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