absorbent

Pronunciation

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Adjective

Positive absorbent

Comparative more absorbent

Superlative most absorbent

1. If something is absorbent, it can soak up liquid.
   • Synonym: absorptive

   Sponges are absorbent.

Related words

• absorb
• absorbing
• absorption
• absorbency
• absorptive
• absorptivity