immersed

American  

[ih-murst] / ɪˈmɜrst /

adjective

1. plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.

2. Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.

3. Botany. growing under water.

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immersed British  

/ ɪˈmɜːst /

adjective

1. sunk or submerged

2. (of plants) growing completely submerged in water

3. (of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part

4. involved deeply; engrossed

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unimmersed
  adjective
• well-immersed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of immersed

First recorded in 1660–70; immerse + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In London, the eclipse will begin at 03:33 BST and deepen until maximum eclipse at 05:12 BST, when around 90% of the Moon will be immersed in Earth's umbra, the darkest part of its shadow.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I didn’t keep up with the franchise—somewhere around GTA IV, I got married, and before long I was immersed in an even more chaotic open-worlder called parenting.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Warsh, 56 years old, has been immersed in monetary-policy debates for decades—frequently as an outspoken critic of the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Through my friendship with Conor, I’ve immersed myself in the ever-growing VHS community of Los Angeles and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Lydia seemed immersed in thought for the rest of the walk to the student union.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner