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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Towards immersive virtual worlds Researchers believe retina E-paper could transform how humans experience digital environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The holy grail for cinephiles, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures offers an immersive journey through the art and history of the film industry.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 3 images In the world of 360° cameras, the DJI Osmo 360 combines effortless panoramic recording with professional-grade imaging, expanding the possibilities of immersive content creation.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
These pages offer an immersive shopping experience, which feels like being inside an Aritzia boutique.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The holy grail for cinephiles, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures offers an immersive journey through the art and history of the film industry.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 3 images In the world of 360° cameras, the DJI Osmo 360 combines effortless panoramic recording with professional-grade imaging, expanding the possibilities of immersive content creation.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
These pages offer an immersive shopping experience, which feels like being inside an Aritzia boutique.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Immersive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersive. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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immersive
adjective
im·mer·sive
im-ˈər-siv
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: providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption in something (as an activity or a real or artificial environment)
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