immersive
Americanadjective
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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.
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noting or relating to activity that occupies most of one's attention, time, or energy.
her many years of immersive sociological fieldwork.
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characterized by or relating to dipping, absorption, or immersion.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of immersive
First recorded in 1630–35; immerse ( def. ) + -ive ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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