immersive

adjective

im·​mer·​sive i-ˈmər-siv 

-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

Examples of immersive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enjoy Entertainment has also invested in the ID Music Festival in Huashan cultural park, live musicals Her Voice and Don’t Cry Dancing Girls and an immersive exhibition created by illustrator Jimmy Liao. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Their dream — a grand one — is to turn the space into an immersive entertainment venue, one where a live action role playing game (LARP) is running daily. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Inspired by Janet Jackson and Solange, her compositions are lush and immersive. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

The 8mm drivers use JBL's proprietary Deep Bass Sound technology to deliver immersive sound. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immersive

• aversive
• coercive
• discursive
• dispersive
• recursive
• subversive
• cursive

Kids Definition

immersive

adjective

im·​mer·​sive im-ˈər-siv 

-ziv

: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)