1. (adj)absorbent material, absorbent a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance Synonyms: absorbent material, absorbent Antonyms: nonabsorbent, resistant, nonabsorptive, repellent
2. (adj)absorbent, absorptive having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) Synonyms: absorbent, absorptive Antonyms: nonabsorbent, repellent, nonabsorptive, resistant