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

Paddling the Rainbow River Heller and Lucy cite kayaking or canoeing as one of the most immersive ways to experience the park. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026

Nicholas Hytner set the action on an in-the-round stage, which provided a more immersive and intimate experience for the audience. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026

Instead of the standard use of tile on walls or floors, the trend extends it to the ceiling for a more immersive feel. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026

Terms & Conditions interweaves fictional and historical characters in an immersive story that spans 247 years across land and sea. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Feb. 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)