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.

---

immersive British  

/ ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

adjective

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

   immersive television sets

---

Etymology

Origin of immersive

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

Example Sentences

For “The Wizard of Oz,” Dolan decided he wanted to turn the 1939 classic film into an immersive experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The jury praised Barclay's debut performance for its "exploration of Britishness, class, race and masculine identity, through an evocative, experimental use of language and a psychologically immersive soundscape"

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It is that fandom, companionship, self-expression, and immersive experiences are becoming more formalized parts of the consumption story.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Within the three-day festival is an immersive gallery staged over two weekends in April at Indio’s Empire Polo Club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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