Engulfing Meaning in English
word · lemma: engulf
ɪnˈɡəɫfɪŋ
in-GUHL-fing
ɛnɡˈʌlfɪŋ
en-GULF-ing
Definition
Covering or surrounding something completely, often by flowing over or flooding it. It can also mean to overwhelm emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or descriptive; common with disasters, feelings, or physical substances (flames, water, darkness). Not usually used for people directly; often seen with 'by' or 'in' ('engulfed in flames').
Spanish: envolviendo - devorandoPortuguese (BR): engolindo - envolvendoPortuguese (PT): engolindo - envolvendoChinese (Simplified): 吞没 - 包围Chinese (Traditional): 吞沒 - 包圍Hindi: निगलना - घेरनाArabic: يبتلع - يغمرBengali: ঢেকে ফেলা - গ্রাস করা - ঘিরে ফেলাRussian: поглощающий - охватывающий - накрывающийJapanese: 飲み込む - 包み込むVietnamese: bao trùm - nhấn chìm - cuốn lấyKorean: 집어삼키는 - 휩싸는Turkish: içine almak - sarmak - kaplamakUrdu: گھیر لینا - ڈھانپ لیناIndonesian: menyelimuti - melanda - membanjiri
Example Sentences
The fire was engulfing the house quickly.
basic
Dark clouds are engulfing the sky.
basic
Water was engulfing the street after the storm.
basic
She felt anxiety engulfing her before the test.
natural
The crowd came rushing, engulfing the small shop.
natural
Memories kept engulfing him as he walked through his old neighborhood.
natural