Engulf Meaning in English
word
Definition
To cover or surround something or someone completely, often in a sudden or overwhelming way. It can also mean to swallow up or consume fully.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for overwhelming natural forces (fire, water, darkness) or strong emotions. More formal/literary; in casual speech, people might say 'swallow', 'cover', or 'take over' instead.
Spanish: envolver - tragar - sumergirPortuguese (BR): engolir - envolver - submergirPortuguese (PT): engolir - envolver - submergirChinese (Simplified): 吞没 - 吞噬 - 包围Chinese (Traditional): 吞沒 - 吞噬 - 包圍Hindi: निगल लेना - घेर लेनाArabic: يُغرق - يبتلع - يُحيطBengali: গ্রাস করা - ঢেকে ফেলা - বিলীন করাRussian: поглотить - охватить - накрытьJapanese: 包み込む - 飲み込むVietnamese: nhấn chìm - bao trùmKorean: 집어삼키다 - 뒤덮다Turkish: yutmak - kaplamak - sarmakUrdu: ڈھانپ لینا - نگل لیناIndonesian: menelan - melanda - membanjiri
Example Sentences
The waves engulfed the small boat.
basic
Flames engulfed the building in minutes.
basic
Darkness engulfed the city after the power went out.
basic
She was engulfed by a wave of sadness when she heard the news.
natural
Guilt can engulf you if you don't forgive yourself.
natural
Suddenly, smoke began to engulf the entire hallway.
natural