Be lost to the world

phrase

Being deeply engrossed or absorbed in something.

When he starts painting, he is lost to the world.
Visual representation of "be lost to the world" - Being deeply engrossed or absorbed in something

Often appears as...

  • she is lost to the world
  • he is lost to the world
phrase

Not existing or not being available any more.

Many ancient arts and crafts are lost to the world.
Visual representation of "be lost to the world" - Not existing or not being available any more

Often appears as...

  • lost to the world forever
  • techniques are lost to the world
phrase

Being deeply engrossed or absorbed in something.

When he starts painting, he is lost to the world.
Visual representation of "be lost to the world" - Being deeply engrossed or absorbed in something

Often appears as...

  • she is lost to the world
  • he is lost to the world
phrase

Not existing or not being available any more.

Many ancient arts and crafts are lost to the world.
Visual representation of "be lost to the world" - Not existing or not being available any more

Often appears as...

  • lost to the world forever
  • techniques are lost to the world
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be lost to the world"
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Mental Immersion

Used when someone is completely focused and oblivious to surroundings.

Illustration for Mental Immersion
During the chess tournament, she was lost to the world.
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Not Distractible

Implies it's hard to interrupt or pull the person's attention away.

Illustration for Not Distractible
With headphones on, he's lost to the world.
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Creative Absorption

Often used for artists or people engaged in creative pursuits.

Illustration for Creative Absorption
Lost to the world, the novelist spent hours on her new book.
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Mental Immersion

Used when someone is completely focused and oblivious to surroundings.

Illustration for Mental Immersion
During the chess tournament, she was lost to the world.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Distractible

Implies it's hard to interrupt or pull the person's attention away.

Illustration for Not Distractible
With headphones on, he's lost to the world.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Creative Absorption

Often used for artists or people engaged in creative pursuits.

Illustration for Creative Absorption
Lost to the world, the novelist spent hours on her new book.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mental Immersion

Used when someone is completely focused and oblivious to surroundings.

Illustration for Mental Immersion
During the chess tournament, she was lost to the world.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Distractible

Implies it's hard to interrupt or pull the person's attention away.

Illustration for Not Distractible
With headphones on, he's lost to the world.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Creative Absorption

Often used for artists or people engaged in creative pursuits.

Illustration for Creative Absorption
Lost to the world, the novelist spent hours on her new book.
Visual representation of the word "Be lost to the world"

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