immersive

adjective

im·​mer·​sive i-ˈmər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something (such as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
… when game designers began creating realistic, immersive game environments such as World of Warcraft.Ethan Gilsdorf
Cameron's vision of a totally immersive alien world required a quantum leap in motion-capture and 3-D technology …Josh Rottenberg
The rise of attachment parenting, with its immersive demands, … has made motherhood a formidable prospect for some women.Lauren Sandler
For a completely immersive Bermudian experience, be sure to grab a ferry to Hamilton and St. George's.Sandra J. Marsian
The game is incredibly immersive, with stunning 3-D graphics and an excellent array of sound effects that bring the Star Trek universe to life.Newsweek
Unlike virtual reality, the viewing environment here is usually not immersive. There are no head-mounted displays. Viewing is done on a more traditional video display.Frank Beacham
immersively adverb
It's an impressive presentation and offers great potential for immersively learning about making a major motion picture. Joseph Szadkowski
immersiveness noun
… you know that the future of movies apparently looks a lot like the present of movies—big expensive, effects-driven action, but updated with high-tech immersiveness. Mark Harris

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In this immersive slideshow, Elizaveta Porodina, in collaboration with Atmos, presents a series of images photographed for Atmos Volume 09: Kinship that transcend the limits of traditional photography, offering a hypnotic exploration of color, form, and emotion. Photovogue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Cristina Costantini; 2025; USA; 103 min An immersive portrait of American astronaut Sally Ride told from the perspective of her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessey. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025 Guests looking for a more immersive experience can step outside the diner to enjoy the lights while sitting by a campfire. Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 However, the large screen and rich graphics can make casual gaming a fun and immersive experience. PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for immersive 

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immersive was in 1929

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“Immersive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersive. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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immersive

adjective
im·​mer·​sive im-ˈər-siv How to pronounce immersive (audio)
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
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