immersive

adjective

im·​mer·​sive i-ˈmər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something (such as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
… when game designers began creating realistic, immersive game environments such as World of Warcraft.Ethan Gilsdorf
Cameron's vision of a totally immersive alien world required a quantum leap in motion-capture and 3-D technology …Josh Rottenberg
The rise of attachment parenting, with its immersive demands, … has made motherhood a formidable prospect for some women.Lauren Sandler
For a completely immersive Bermudian experience, be sure to grab a ferry to Hamilton and St. George's.Sandra J. Marsian
The game is incredibly immersive, with stunning 3-D graphics and an excellent array of sound effects that bring the Star Trek universe to life.Newsweek
Unlike virtual reality, the viewing environment here is usually not immersive. There are no head-mounted displays. Viewing is done on a more traditional video display.Frank Beacham
immersively adverb
It's an impressive presentation and offers great potential for immersively learning about making a major motion picture. Joseph Szadkowski
immersiveness noun
… you know that the future of movies apparently looks a lot like the present of movies—big expensive, effects-driven action, but updated with high-tech immersiveness. Mark Harris

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Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league that blends sports entertainment with anime and manga culture, has partnered with TikTok to create an immersive fan experience at Anime Expo 2025. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025 At other moments in the evening — which included immersive video projections, star Q&As, dance sequences, an a cappella rendition of the Squid Game theme, and the crowd constantly going nuts — the celebration had the air of a raucous music festival. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025 Each car had 15 IMAX cameras in it, crucial to the immersive feeling of the driving scenes. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The immersive experience curated by Rog and Bee Walker spotlighted honorees’ uplifting community through creativity, care and legacy. Essence, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for immersive

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immersive was in 1929

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“Immersive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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immersive

adjective
im·​mer·​sive im-ˈər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
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