Engulfed Meaning

/ɪˈnɡʌlft/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbsimple past and past participle of engulf

Campers scampered to higher ground when their campsite was engulfed in water.
A woman has escaped injury after her car was engulfed in flames.
A theocracy engulfed the supernation and authorities forbade spaceflight for generations.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rising floodwaters quickly ____ the small wooden shack near the river.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building was quickly ____ in flames before the fire department arrived.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rising floodwaters quickly ____ the small wooden shack near the river.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building was quickly ____ in flames before the fire department arrived.

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