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

• unimmersed adjective
• well-immersed adjective

Etymology

Origin of immersed

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

Example Sentences

Allan's management company said he had died "immersed in nature and surrounded by friends".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

U.S. military officers are immersed, from the time they’re cadets, in a culture that respects civilian control and discourages getting involved in politics.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The documentary team immersed itself in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games, shadowing two boys and two girls throughout the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

McSorley said he considered the body to have been immersed in water for a number of days, and Noah's death could have taken place "up to six days previously".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“What?” said Hermione vaguely; she was still immersed in Voldemort’s press clippings.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling