Meaning & use

immersive

adjective·Academic

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Providing a deep, absorbing sense of involvement in an experience, often through surrounding sound, images, or environment.

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The museum's new exhibit uses immersive projections to make visitors feel like they're underwater.

The video game is praised for its immersive open world.

A note on using this word

Immersive is especially popular in describing technology like virtual reality, video games, and theater experiences designed to surround the audience.

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engrossingabsorbing

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