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

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

Examples of immersive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coming out of the pandemic, people want experiences that connect them with friends, family and the surrounding environment, whether through storytelling or an immersive experience, Bywater said during a 15-minute Zoom call on Wednesday with The Charlotte Observer. —Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026

Together, the indoor and outdoor components are designed to create an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026

The world tour will feature an immersive stage design that places audiences at the center of the performance, according to a release. —Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Starting today, April 29, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo and more characters from the original Star Wars trilogy are roaming the land as the timeline for the highly immersive area expands to include the original trilogy and beyond. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immersive

• aversive
• coercive
• discursive
• dispersive
• recursive
• subversive
• cursive

Kids Definition

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)