absorbent

(adjective)

əbˈzɔːbənt

Definitions

Capable of taking in or soaking up liquids.
Embracing the tears of the world with open arms, a silent companion to rain and sorrow, capturing essence drop by drop.

Example: The towel is highly absorbent, making it ideal for drying off after a shower.

Early 17th century from Latin absorbent- 'swallowing up', from the verb absorbere.

sponge-like, porous, permeable

nonabsorbent, waterproof, impermeable