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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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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

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

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

Next door, there will be one person immersed in a virtual tournament, competing against players across the globe.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

As part of his training regimen for the climb, he immersed himself in bath-tubs filled with ice.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer