absorbedly

Definition

In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged.

Etymology

From absorbed + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "Carey could see her expression. It was the face of one who was deeply and absorbedly interested."

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