absorbently
In soaking fashion
In a manner that soaks up or takes in liquid or other substances: The paper towels worked absorbently, leaving the counter dry.
The adverb is rare, since most contexts prefer describing something as absorbent rather than how it absorbs.
Saturate with liquid
- saturateSoak to full capacity
- imbibeTo consume liquid
- permeateSpread through entirely
- osmosisSolvent crossing semipermeable barrier
seepage · diffuse · drench · infiltrate · adsorb · draw · uptake · retention
Absorbent cleaning material
- blotterPorous paper sheet
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- clothWoven or knit material
- fabricWoven or knit material
wicking · porous · capillary · hygroscopic · desiccant · swab · mop · napkin
Deeply absorbed, fascinated
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- immersedPlunged entirely into
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
- enthralledDeeply fascinated, held rapt
spellbound · riveted · mesmerized · transfixed · gripped · intently · deeply · completely
With full present awareness
- receptivelyIn an accepting way
- perceptivelyWith keen awareness
- observantlyWith careful notice
- heedfullyWith deliberate attention
watchfully · alertly · consciously · sensitively · thoughtfully · discerningly · intently · keenly
soak
Saturate with liquid
osmosis · seepage · diffuse · drench · infiltrate · adsorb · draw · uptake · retention · moisture
sponge
Absorbent cleaning material
fabric · wicking · porous · capillary · hygroscopic · desiccant · swab · mop · napkin · diaper
rapt
Deeply absorbed, fascinated
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- immersedPlunged entirely into
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
enthralled · spellbound · riveted · mesmerized · transfixed · gripped · intently · deeply · completely · wholly
mindfully
With full present awareness
- receptivelyIn an accepting way
- perceptivelyWith keen awareness
- observantlyWith careful notice
heedfully · watchfully · alertly · consciously · sensitively · thoughtfully · discerningly · intently · keenly · openly
- absorbent paperPorous sheets for liquids
- absorbent materialsSubstances that soak up liquids
- absorbent padsMaterials that soak liquids
- absorbent cottonTreated fiber for medical use