enveloped
ˈɛnvəˌloʊpt
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Definition of enveloped - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
coveragecompletely covered or surrounded
  • The mountain was enveloped in a thick fog.
encased shrouded
2.
heraldryDatedentwined with elements like snakes or laurelsDated
  • The shield was enveloped with laurel branches.
entwined intertwined
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be completely surrounded by quiet with no sound
The room was be enveloped in silence after the announcement.

Origin of enveloped

Latin, involvere (to wrap) + -ed (past participle)

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covered
completely covered or enveloped by something
coverage
enveloped or surrounded completely
embrace
enveloped or embraced like a bosom
weather
enveloped in thick fog making movement dangerous
action
folding inward or being enveloped
sockedadj.
covering
covered or enveloped in something

Examples of enveloped in a sentence

  • The house was enveloped by the rising floodwaters.
  • The emblem was enveloped with serpentine designs.
  • A crest enveloped with ivy was displayed.

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  1. French:enveloppé, entrelacé, ...
  2. German:umhüllt, umwunden, ...
  3. Italian:avvolto, intrecciato, ...
  4. Spanish:envuelto, entrelazado, ...
  5. Portuguese:envolto, entrelaçado, ...
  6. Chinese:笼罩的, 缠绕的, ...
  7. Japanese:包まれた, 絡み合った, ...
  8. Arabic:مغلف, مُتَشَابِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָטוּף, שָׁזוּר, ...
  10. Russian:окутанный, оплетенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покритий, оповитий, ...
  12. Hindi:आवृत, संवृत, ...
envelop
ɪnˈvɛləp

Definition of envelop - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
surroundingsurround or enclose completely
  • The fog enveloped the entire city.
encircle enclose
2.
militaryTECH.surround an enemy forceTECH.
  • The troops enveloped the enemy from all sides.
besiege encircle
3.
concealingRareconceal or obscure from sight or understandingRare
  • Mystery enveloped the old mansion.
cloak mask shroud
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Origin of envelop

French, envelopper (to wrap up)

Examples of envelop in a sentence

  • The aroma of spices enveloped the kitchen.
  • The general's strategy was to envelop the opposing forces.
  • They planned to envelop the enemy camp at dawn.
  • Fog enveloped the city, hiding the skyline.
  • Confusion enveloped the team after the announcement.

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  1. French:envelopper, cacher, ...
  2. German:einhüllen, umzingeln, ...
  3. Italian:avvolgere, accerchiare, ...
  4. Spanish:envolver, ...
  5. Portuguese:envolver, encobrir, ...
  6. Chinese:笼罩, 围攻, ...
  7. Japanese:包む, 包囲する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَحاطَ, طَوَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱפוֹף, לְכַתֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:окутывать, окружить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:огортати, оточувати, ...
  12. Hindi:घेर लेना, चारों ओर से घेरना, ...
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