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

Immersive-Reality Technologies AR/VR, haptics, smart glasses – people are talking about the use of immersive tools to drive AI advancement. —John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025

The new store will span nearly 10,000 square feet and offer Laura Ashley’s furniture, home decor, fashion and children’s collections in an immersive brand environment. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025

The multi-course tasting-menu experience will take guests through all parts of Korean fine dining—with touches of global influences—in an immersive experience, using seasonal ingredients and pieces of both land and sea as part of its offerings. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025

The limited engagement will be produced by AEG Presents and utilize Sphere’s hi-res LED display to create an immersive experience. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025

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)