immersed

[ih-murst]

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.

immersed

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• unimmersed adjective
• well-immersed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immersed¹

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

Example Sentences

I was immersed in — or, more accurately, surrounded by — scenes from one of my favorite movies, a pivotal blockbuster whose artistic influence extends from David Lynch to Elton John to Salman Rushdie.

From Los Angeles Times

In December 2023, she immersed herself in remembering, writing and compiling a record of her life in and out of the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times

To play Dalton convincingly, Jones, who also served as an executive producer on the show, says she really immersed herself in the reality of political life.

From BBC

Later that day police searching the area discovered three more bodies immersed nearby.

From BBC

During that time, the trio also immersed itself in the local culture of Venice.

From Los Angeles Times