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

However, Woodbury has promised the park will feature "immersive storytelling, thrilling attractions and unparalleled creativity and innovation to the UK".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Sphere Entertainment achieved a huge win with its $100 million AI-enhanced reworking of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” into an immersive experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits is closing down this summer for renovations that include a new entrance, expanded research labs and the addition of an immersive theater and rooftop terrace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Togelius is clinging to hope, grounded in his decades of industry experience, that the potential of AI will ultimately create more immersive virtual worlds.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 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