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

The 2023 opening of the Sphere, where musical acts perform alongside cutting-edge visual effects in an immersive dome, accelerated the city’s transformation into an events-driven town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

By far the most immersive fantasy experience comes courtesy of Meta AI, which apparently has money to burn.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Traditionally, the original series have featured one celebrity narrator as a protagonist speaking to the listener in an immersive story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

When entering the galleries for cocktail hour on Saturday, guests essentially walked into a small but immersive slice of these artists’ worlds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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