vertieft
Translation
engrossed, absorbed, in-depth, deep
Examples
Er war in ein Buch vertieft.
He was engrossed in a book.
Sie führten ein vertieftes Gespräch.
They had an in-depth conversation.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((engrossed)) ((in sth.)) He is engrossed in his work.
an ((in-depth)) noun an in-depth knowledge
Similar Words
Synonyms: engrossed, absorbed; Antonyms: superficial, distracted
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'vertiefen' (to deepen). 'ver-' indicates change or intensification, and 'tief' means 'deep'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being so 'deep' (tief) in thought or an activity that you are completely absorbed by it.