As adjectives the difference between transfixed and absorbed
is that transfixed is rendered motionless by completely focused attention, rapt, entranced, mesmerized while absorbed is fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed .
As verbs the difference between transfixed and absorbed
is that transfixed is (transfix) while absorbed is (absorb).
transfixed
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Rendered motionless by completely focused attention, rapt, entranced, mesmerized.
Synonyms
* rapt
* enthralled
* entranced
* mesmerized
* hypnotized
Verb
(head)
(transfix)
absorbed
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.
Something that has been absorbed, taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated. [ ]
Verb
(head)
(absorb)
Derived terms
* absorbed dose
* self-absorbed
See also
* adsorbed
References
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