Absorbing

a.

1.

Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit.

Adj.

1.

absorbing - capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" Synonyms: engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting

acute, arresting, attractive, captivating, consuming, deep, deep-felt, deepgoing, enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, heartfelt, holding, homefelt, hypnotic, indelible, keen, magnetic, mesmeric, mesmerizing, monopolizing, obsessing, obsessive, penetrating, pervading, piercing, poignant, profound, riveting, sharp, spellbinding