absorbedly

Without any distraction

In an absorbed manner—with full, undivided attention: She stared absorbedly at the painting.

The adverb is rare; more often writers choose a phrase like "with absorption" or simply describe the absorbed state directly.

engrossed

rapt

Deeply absorbed, fascinated

mesmerized · spellbound · gripped · riveted · transfixed · consumed · lost · wrapped · immersed · deep

attentive

intently

With intense focus

watchful · mindful · vigilant · attuned · perceptive · scrutinizing · studious · earnest · carefully · keenly

focused

concentrated

Gathered or intensified

intent · determined · unwavering · steadfast · undistracted · wholeheartedly · purposefully · fixedly · unwaveringly · persistently

preoccupied

distracted

Unable to concentrate

overwhelmed · possessed · dominated · fixated · haunted · troubled · burdened · weighed · plagued · gripped

Opposites
attentional focus

absorbedlydistractedly

In an inattentive manner

inattentively · absent-mindedly · half-heartedly · desultorily · carelessly

emotional investment

absorbedlydisinterestedly

Without personal stake involved

indifferently · apathetically · listlessly · unenthusiastically · perfunctorily

Family

absorbed, unabsorbed, reabsorbed

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