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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Set on a moving bus, the 1.5-hour-long experience is part esoteric Tinseltown history lesson, part immersive theater.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
By far the most immersive fantasy experience comes courtesy of Meta AI, which apparently has money to burn.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
Run-A-Muck thinks they could also expand into full-length novels, podcasts, TV shows, immersive events, digital shorts, microdramas and other vertical-video formats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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
“This is immersive theater,” said Molly, lingering behind a moment to turn off the projector and adjust the auditorium lights.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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