engulfed Definition
completely enclosed or swallowed up by something, especially by a natural force or disaster.
Using engulfed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engulfed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The house was engulfed in flames.
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The city was engulfed by a massive sandstorm.
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The car was engulfed by the floodwaters.
engulfed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for engulfed
- consumed
- devoured
- overwhelmed
- swallowed up
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Summary: engulfed in Brief
The verb 'engulfed' [en-guhlf] means to be completely enclosed or swallowed up by something, especially by a natural force or disaster. It is often used to describe situations where something is overwhelmed or consumed by a powerful force, as in 'The house was engulfed in flames.'
