ENGULF Meaning and
Definition
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Engulf is a transitive verb that refers to the action or process of completely surrounding or covering something or someone, often with great force or intensity. It can also denote the act of overwhelming or submerging someone or something within a mass or volume.
When used in a literal sense, "engulf" describes something being swallowed up, consumed, or overtaken by something else. For example, a raging fire can engulf a building, causing it to be completely immersed or devoured by the flames. Similarly, a massive wave can engulf a person, drowning or submerging them within its vastness.
In a figurative sense, "engulf" can describe situations where emotions or events completely consume or overwhelm someone's thoughts, feelings, or actions. For instance, a person might feel engulfed by grief after the loss of a loved one, experiencing an all-encompassing feeling of intense sadness and despair. Similarly, a student preparing for multiple exams might feel engulfed by stress and pressure, as if they are being completely surrounded and overwhelmed by their academic responsibilities.
Overall, "engulf" illustrates the idea of something or someone being swallowed up, overtaken, soaked, or overwhelmed by something else, whether it be a physical entity, an intense emotion, or a powerful force.
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To swallow up; to absorb; to throw into a gulf.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ENGULF
The word "engulf" is derived from the Middle French word "engloutir", which is composed of the prefix "en-" (meaning "in") and the verb form "gloutir" (meaning "swallow"). It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "gluttire", with the same meaning, which is related to the Greek word "glōttis" (meaning "gullet"). Thus, the etymology of "engulf" suggests the action of swallowing or taking something in completely.
Idioms with the word ENGULF
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engulf sm or sth in sth
The idiom "engulf someone or something in something" means to completely surround or cover someone or something with a large amount of a particular substance or emotion. It implies a sense of overwhelming or consuming presence.
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engulf in (something)
The idiom "engulf in" means to completely surround, immerse, or consume someone or something with a particular emotion, situation, or substance. It implies a sense of overwhelming or overpowering involvement.
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engulf someone or something in something
The idiom "engulf someone or something in something" means to completely surround or immerse someone or something within a particular situation or environment, often in an overwhelming or overpowering manner. It implies a sense of being consumed or overwhelmed by the specified thing or circumstance.
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Conjugate verb Engulf
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