immersive
adjective
im·mer·sive
i-ˈmər-siv 
-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
Ethan GilsdorfCameron's vision of a totally immersive alien world required a quantum leap in motion-capture and 3-D technology …—Josh Rottenberg
Josh RottenbergThe rise of attachment parenting, with its immersive demands, … has made motherhood a formidable prospect for some women.—Lauren Sandler
Lauren SandlerFor a completely immersive Bermudian experience, be sure to grab a ferry to Hamilton and St. George's.—Sandra J. Marsian
Sandra J. MarsianThe 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
NewsweekUnlike 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
Frank Beacham
immersively
adverb
It's an impressive presentation and offers great potential for immersively learning about making a major motion picture.
—Joseph Szadkowski
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
Mark Harris
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The People of Hope museum, created by Catholic Charities USA, is a mobile, immersive experience that shares stories from Catholic Charities agencies across the country.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Another option is the RiseNY combo, which includes access to the immersive museum in Times Square, for $58.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The film was designed for immersive viewing, and its long, deliberate sequences lose their effect on a phone.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Another option is the RiseNY combo, which includes access to the immersive museum in Times Square, for $58.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The film was designed for immersive viewing, and its long, deliberate sequences lose their effect on a phone.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Immersive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersive. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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immersive
adjective
im·mer·sive
im-ˈər-siv
-ziv
: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
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