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

To begin overhauling your data strategy, consider the following: • Explore innovative methods for first-party data collection, such as QR code campaigns, interactive content or immersive AR experiences. —Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Many of her exhibitions are these sorts of immersive experiences that are almost impossible to translate without being physically present. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Launched in August 2023 to rave results, Impulse allocates event photos and updates, thus empowering attendees to be in the moment and helping to produce an immersive experience that encourages engagement both during and after the event. —Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

Also, the show will be presented in L-ISA, an ultra-high-quality sound experience that creates an immersive experience. —Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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)