immersed

American  

[ih-murst] / ɪˈmɜrst /

adjective

1. plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.

2. Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.

3. Botany. growing under water.

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immersed British  

/ ɪˈmɜːst /

adjective

1. sunk or submerged

2. (of plants) growing completely submerged in water

3. (of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part

4. involved deeply; engrossed

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Other Word Forms

• unimmersed adjective
• well-immersed adjective

Etymology

Origin of immersed

First recorded in 1660–70; immerse + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Through an alchemical synthesis of music, text and dramaturgy, the audience is immersed in the deepest feelings of its characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Famous comedian and author Li Dan told millions of his followers on Douyin that he was so immersed in OpenClaw that he talked to his lobster in his dreams.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"It felt like being immersed in summer," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Thundercat, born Stephen Bruner, grew up in L.A. immersed in the city’s progressive jazz scene, playing with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Suicidal Tendencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He’d been so immersed in his reading that he hadn’t heard Koffi stir.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray