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

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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

Through my friendship with Conor, I’ve immersed myself in the ever-growing VHS community of Los Angeles and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He was remembered as a "formidable dance partner", immersed in the intensity of the manager's methodology.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

He felt like he’d been immersed in salty water - his body weightless, his head swaying.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

immersed

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