engulfing

[en-guhl-fing]

engulfing Definition

  • 1completely surround or cover (something)
  • 2to swallow up or overwhelm by or as if by overflowing and enclosing

Using engulfing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engulfing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flames quickly engulfed the entire building.

  • Example

    The city was engulfed by a thick fog.

  • Example

    He felt himself being engulfed by a sense of despair.

  • Example

    The company was engulfed by scandal.

engulfing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for engulfing

Phrases with engulfing

  • a technical analysis chart pattern that signals a reversal in the current trend

    Example

    The trader noticed an engulfing candlestick pattern on the chart and decided to sell his shares.

  • a large ocean wave that completely covers a ship or coastline

    Example

    The sailors were terrified when they saw the engulfing wave approaching their ship.

  • complete darkness that surrounds and overwhelms everything

    Example

    As the sun set, the forest was filled with engulfing darkness.

📌

Summary: engulfing in Brief

Engulfing [en-guhl-fing] is a verb that means to completely surround or cover something, or to swallow up or overwhelm by overflowing and enclosing. It can refer to physical things like flames or fog, or abstract things like emotions or scandals. Engulfing can also be used in technical analysis to describe a chart pattern that signals a reversal in the current trend.

How do native speakers use this expression?