Definitions

immersed

[ih-murst] / ɪˈmɜrst /

ADJECTIVE

deeply involved with

Synonyms

STRONG

absorbed buried busy consumed engaged engrossed mesmerized occupied preoccupied spellbound

WEAK

bound-up deep eat, sleep, and breathe intent into rapt taken up tied-up turned on wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONG

bored disinterested idle inactive uninterested unoccupied

WEAK

ignorant neglectful negligent

Example Sentences

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Fourteen years after its conception, museumgoers will starting May 1 be able to walk the replica ship's decks, immersed in a giant, wrap-around LED display of star-studded night skies.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Allan's management company said he had died "immersed in nature and surrounded by friends".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

U.S. military officers are immersed, from the time they’re cadets, in a culture that respects civilian control and discourages getting involved in politics.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Brundage found himself immersed in the online culture of trash-talking, memes, boyish jokes and, ultimately, hacking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The hospital room around me disappears, and I am immersed in a field of mangled ghost code.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

immersed

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