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

Starring Lucas Iverson and Owen Campbell, the show features special sound technology and headsets, giving audiences an immersive horror-filled experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

North Hollywood-based After Hours Theatre Company has become one of the more reliable proprietors of immersive, interactive theater in the L.A. region.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

After all, Anderson’s most fascinating ideas merge the immersive structure of gaming with the spectacle of filmmaking, and he’s one of the few filmmakers who has successfully pulled off such an audacious combination.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The immersive show explores horror tropes through themed galleries that explore cinema classics including “Alien,” “Halloween,” “The Exorcist” and “The Shining,” as well as more recent fan favorites such as “Midsommar” and “Get Out.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

To solve this immersive three-dimensional version of Zork, I simply had to perform the exact same actions required to solve the original text-based game.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline