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

Fourteen years after its conception, museumgoers will starting May 1 be able to walk the replica ship's decks, immersed in a giant, wrap-around LED display of star-studded night skies.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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

He was remembered as a "formidable dance partner", immersed in the intensity of the manager's methodology.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

We were still immersed in the business of every day, but we'd also started to plan in earnest for what lay ahead.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama