Synonyms of immersed

immersed 1 of 2

adjective

as in focused

having the mind fixed on something

the child was so immersed in a book that she didn't hear her mother calling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• focused
• absorbed
• interested
• engrossed
• engaged
• enthralled
• deep
• rapt
• attentive
• observant
• all ears
• involved
• intrigued
• intent
• watchful
• conscious
• mesmerized
• alive
• hypnotized
• wide-awake
• alert
• open-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absent
• distracted
• abstracted
• unfocused
• inattentive
• unabsorbed
• oblivious
• lost
• preoccupied
• absentminded
• remote
• dreamy
• foggy
• hazy
• uninterested
• disinterested
• apathetic
• inobservant
• daydreaming
• faraway

immersed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of immerse

1

as in interested

to hold the attention of

that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• intrigued
• occupied
• fascinated
• involved
• engrossed
• busied
• gripped
• engaged
• attracted
• absorbed
• enwrapped
• enthralled
• enchanted
• distracted
• preoccupied
• bemused
• captivated
• obsessed
• caught up
• charmed
• mesmerized
• caught one's eye
• hypnotized
• allured
• bewitched
• beguiled
• monopolized
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled

2

as in dipped

to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid

tried to immerse the balloon in the water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dipped
• submerged
• drowned
• soaked
• dunked
• submersed
• ducked
• steeped
• flooded
• doused
• bathed
• wet
• moistened
• plunged
• sopped
• soused
• drenched
• thrust
• dived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immersed

Adjective

Poss, a Brantford, Ontario, native, became immersed in roots music while studying sociology at Duke University, notably after attending the Union Grove Fiddlers’ Convention. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Some pass by quickly, others stay immersed for quite some time. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Two months later, Mark is even more immersed in work than ever, much to the disappointment of Julie, who was hoping for a proper Valentine’s Day celebration. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed. — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

What’s the best way to feel completely immersed in an environment? — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Verb

For 12 weeks, Escott immersed herself in the inner workings of the pioneering San Francisco Environment Department. — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Throughout, Dirand immersed himself in Mizner’s doors, ceilings, and patterns so that the new rooms would be a true homage rather than a copy. — Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026

But he was also immersed in the jazz scene in New York and kept periodically returning to this life of drinking and carousing, even after his baptism. — Namara Smith, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026

Rajiv was soon immersed in work on the party manifesto and meetings to decide on the Congress candidates. — Sonia Gandhi, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026

In the fall of 2025, two years after Chody’s search began, the brand reached out and proposed a collaboration—one that she’d be immersed in from every step of the way. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026

Pollard has also been immersed in surrealism and dada, fitting genres for a musician and visual artist who has a knack for bending words and images to his will — either via hallucinatory lyrics or collages that mesh realms both physical and meta. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

The luxury charter outfit was founded by the late American anthropologist and long-time Indonesian resident Patti Seery, who spent decades immersed in the archipelago. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Doherty, reconnecting with Scotland during visits to see his mother, immersed himself in gritty British cinema by filmmakers Shane Meadows and Ken Loach, as well as music by Massive Attack, Siouxsie and the Banshees and PJ Harvey. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026