ABSORBENT Synonyms: 5 Similar and Opposite Words

absorbent

adjective

əb-ˈsȯr-bənt

variants also absorbant

Definition of absorbent

as in thirsty

able to soak up liquids especially readily highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles

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nonabsorbent

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Recent Examples of absorbent Scientists held an absorbent plastic tube near a mole rat for about half an hour to pick up the volatile molecules coming off its body. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 The German brand designs the thin sole from real, soft leather, and its breathable, absorbent material keeps feet from getting sweaty. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for absorbent

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Adjective

Add the cost of tires, consumables, a thirsty engine, and the fact that cars are all so ludicrously expensive to begin with these days, and soon the whole thing starts to look unsustainable.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
The driver's side section houses a 20-L drawer fridge easily accessed from bed – perfect for those who tend to get thirsty in the middle of the night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of thirsty

Adjective

The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Spongy Texture Lawn expert Dan Deins notes that if areas of your lawn that look particularly spongy or matted down, this is probably an indication that something is wrong.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026

Definition of spongy

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