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 extension, which builds on a relationship that began in 2018, will focus on delivering connectivity and immersive experiences to NBA fans. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Each room has different themes and challenges for a fully immersive experience. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

The event presents an immersive opportunity to connect with executives, collectors and watch enthusiasts, exploring the unique technical prowess of mechanical watches. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025

The delegation includes 10 companies spanning film, animation and immersive content, with heavy-hitters like the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), Bpifrance and the acclaimed Series Mania festival sending representatives to explore cross-border opportunities. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 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)