immersed
plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.
Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.
Botany. growing under water.
Origin of immersed
1Other words from immersed
- un·im·mersed, adjective
- well-im·mersed, adjective
Words Nearby immersed
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How to use immersed in a sentence
It’s similar to a “flow state,” Spiegel says, or an altered state of consciousness in which a person is so immersed in a given activity, their focus narrows and their sense of time shifts.
You may gulp it down in one sitting or become immersed when you open up the book to a random chapter.
New ACT UP book ‘helps future activists learn from the past’ | Kathi Wolfe | July 7, 2021 | Washington BladePrivilege can be a hard concept to get a handle on, especially for those who are immersed in it and reaping the benefits.
Then Gilkes immersed himself in the Old Masters at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
William, Kate, and Jay Z’s Favorite Art Star: Alexander Gilkes' World of Rock Stars and Royalty | Tim Teeman | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLeto immersed himself in the role completely, slimming down to 116 pounds and refusing to break character on set.
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Vand became so immersed in the role that it was hard to let go of the Girl once the time came.
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Should the vapor not condense well, the test-tube may be immersed in a glass of cold water.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe callous Justice passed on to the next stye, immersed in thought.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsSome of the latter were so diaphanous as to be perfectly invisible when immersed in the water.
Besides, he was immersed in military preparations, summoning reinforcements and hurrying up supplies.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonThe victim said "nine," immersed in his paper again, studying that living room suite.
British Dictionary definitions for immersed
/ (ɪˈmɜːst) /
sunk or submerged
(of plants) growing completely submerged in water
(of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part
involved deeply; engrossed
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