engulfed

CEFRC1

/ɪˈnɡʌlft/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Completely surrounded or covered by something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of engulf

Examples

  • A theocracy engulfed the supernation and authorities forbade spaceflight for generations.

  • Campers scampered to higher ground when their campsite was engulfed in water.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • A woman has escaped injury after her car was engulfed in flames.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The rising floodwaters quickly blank the small wooden shack near the river.

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