Synonyms: absorbent, absorptive
Definition: having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
Usage: as absorbent as a sponge
Similar words: absorbefacient, sorbefacient
Definition: inducing or promoting absorption
Similar words: assimilating, assimilative, assimilatory
Definition: capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution
Usage: an assimilative substance
Similar words: hygroscopic
Definition: absorbing moisture (as from the air)
Similar words: receptive
Definition: able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
Usage: the paper is ink-receptive
Similar words: shock-absorbent
Definition: having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
Usage: the material absorbs shock and is used for shock-absorbent insoles
Similar words: spongelike, spongy
Definition: like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
Similar words: thirsty
Definition: able to take in large quantities of moisture
Usage: thirsty towels