What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
engirdled
Example
The castle was engirdled by a moat. [engirdled: past participle]
Example
She engirdled her waist with a belt. [engirdle: verb]
encircle
Example
The dancers encircled the bonfire, holding hands. [encircled: past tense]
Example
The city is encircled by a wall. [encircled: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Encircle is more commonly used than engirdled in modern English and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between engirdled and encircle?
Engirdled has a more formal tone than encircle, which is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
