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

Besides a vegan cooking class, there is less focus on education/takeaway and more on the immersive experience of being here. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Since then the arena has hosted several musical artist residencies – first U2 and, currently, the Eagles – immersive experiences and its first live sports event UFC 306. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

Gwyneth Paltrow was of course on the scene in support of the immersive wellness experiences like the Goop beauty pop-up station, Vitamin B12 and antioxidant shots and the many gifting suites. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale is reinventing itself — after the loss of the Arizona Coyotes — into an immersive experience for concerts and events. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

immers(ion) + -ive

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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)