engrossed vs absorbed

engrossed and absorbed both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engrossed	No	Yes	No	No
absorbed	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, engrossed and absorbed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of engrossed include captive, enwrapped, intent, rapt, wrapped.

engrossed (adjective)	absorbed (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to	giving or marked by complete attention to
written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document	retained without reflection