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

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

Famous comedian and author Li Dan told millions of his followers on Douyin that he was so immersed in OpenClaw that he talked to his lobster in his dreams.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Brundage found himself immersed in the online culture of trash-talking, memes, boyish jokes and, ultimately, hacking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

His coronation was a public show of his commitment to the Church of England and a service immersed in Christian ritual.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I look at the door, assuming someone’s about to follow him in, someone immersed in this conversation with him, like the English guy, I think with a flutter, but no one joins him.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson