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

The entertainer’s latest endeavor offers an immersive journey into the mind of one of the most innovative artists of our time, using an unexpected medium—animation. —Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024

As Infinite Reality moves toward its public listing, this acquisition serves as a clear signal that the race to dominate the future of immersive experiences will be fought with alliances and scaled resources. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Read Article > May 11 Crow Country is a gloriously grimy revival of ’90s survival horror Image: SFB Games Even as modern horror games become unnervingly immersive, there’s still a place for the particular mood of old-school survival horror. —Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024

Available exclusively to guests of the hotel, the immersive 45-minute pinch pot class is taught by a ceramicist as part of the hotel’s Artists-in-Residency program. —Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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)