What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
engulfed
Example
The house was engulfed in flames within minutes. [engulfed: verb]
Example
The city was engulfed by a massive flood. [engulfed: past participle]
consumed
Example
He consumed the entire pizza by himself. [consumed: verb]
Example
She was consumed by her love for music. [consumed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Consumed is more commonly used than engulfed in everyday language, especially in the context of emotions or mental states.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between engulfed and consumed?
Both engulfed and consumed are formal words that may not be commonly used in casual conversation. However, consumed can be used in a wider range of contexts and formality levels than engulfed.
