immersive

im·mer·sive | \ i-ˈmər-siv

, -ziv \

Definition of immersive

: 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

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Recent Examples on the Web At Orlando’s Leu Gardens, visitors will take a three-quarters-mile walk through interactive installations, including sculptures and immersive displays, that twinkle with the cheer of a million lights. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando Arts Season Preview 2020-21: Festivals & Fun," 22 Sep. 2020 Even better, an expansive diptych in acrylic from 1984 that will take over an entire gallery wall will make that experience immersive. — oregonlive, "9 Portland exhibits invite you to immerse yourself in art: 2020 fall arts guide," 21 Sep. 2020 Now, that show — engaging, intelligent and richly immersive — has opened at the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, "Column: A renowned Indian architect gets a Chicago showcase as Lincoln Park gallery celebrates Doshi’s humanistic designs," 18 Sep. 2020 Rob DelliBovi and Elana Leaf envision the hotel concerts as immersive, high-end experiences. — Dave Brooks, Billboard, "Best Balcony In The House: Two Entrepreneurs Look to Reimagine Hotels As Concert Venues During COVID-19," 2 Sep. 2020 The first two, eight-day itineraries from Kontiki focus on conscious travel, sustainability, and immersive experiences. — Travel + Leisure, "This Socially Distant Luxury Cruise Around Ecuador Only Allows 18 People and Travels to Remote Ports," 2 Sep. 2020 The new mega-show of concurrent exhibits is planned to run through August 2021 and will highlight the museum’s longtime preoccupations with high art, politics, fashion and immersive experiences. — Lauren Smart, Dallas News, "Dallas Contemporary reboot includes e-commerce, 2021 mega-show," 30 Aug. 2020 But thanks to more sophisticated technology, more submissions each year use interactive digital features to create immersive experiences for the viewer. — Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, "New Views of our Mesmerizing, Maddening Minds," 18 Aug. 2020 It’s a 5120 X 2880 resolution, which will be vibrant and detail-packed, ultimately leading to a more immersive experience for the user. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Apple announces upgrades to the 27’ iMac, including faster performance, a 1080p webcam, and better speakers," 4 Aug. 2020

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