immersive

American  

[ih-mur-siv] / ɪˈmɜr sɪv /

adjective

1. noting or relating to digital technology or images that actively engage one's senses and may create an altered mental state.

   immersive media;

   immersive 3D environments.

2. noting or relating to activity that occupies most of one's attention, time, or energy.

   her many years of immersive sociological fieldwork.

3. characterized by or relating to dipping, absorption, or immersion.

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immersive British  

/ ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

adjective

1. providing information or stimulation for a number of senses, not only sight and sound

   immersive television sets

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Etymology

Origin of immersive

First recorded in 1630–35; immerse ( def. ) + -ive ( def. )

Example Sentences

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immersive

“We’ve spent many, many years talking about ... taking an incredible experience in our park and starting to build connectivity to that inside of a really immersive game world.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The artist’s immersive video installation has a disjointed narrative and lack of emotional connection that overshadow its attractive visuals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Instead, she paid to see an immersive Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere and treated herself to a fancy dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The New West End Company called the store a "great example" of an "immersive and leisure experience" for the nation's high street.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“Can we make this quick? I have work I need to finish for my immersive theater project.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny