immersed
Americanadjective
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.
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Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.
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Botany. growing under water.
adjective
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sunk or submerged
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(of plants) growing completely submerged in water
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(of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part
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involved deeply; engrossed
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Example Sentences
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Visitors to the festival have been immersed in live music sessions, interactive workshops, dance classes and pop-up pubs for the past seven days.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Their talent lies primarily in media, having been immersed in it from birth—the internet, its apps, its entertainment and information flow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Many great filmmakers are immersed in the same ideas, returning to them in one way or another with each film.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
“The plan is you walk into the Hollywood Bowl and you are immersed in the world of Wes Anderson,” Rees says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
She is surrounded by it, immersed within it, and there is no obvious way out.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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