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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Kendra Smith-Howard, normally immersed in 20th-century environmental history, chose the 1500s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

I was immersed in fantasies about my quiet, safe weekend.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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