CEFR B1

enveloping

verb

Meaning

To surround and cover something completely.

Examples

A thick blanket of snow began to envelop the town overnight.
The scent of baking bread seemed to envelop the kitchen.

Synonyms: cover, surround, engulf, shroud

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enveloping (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈveləp/ or /ənˈveləp/

Definition

To surround and cover something completely.

Examples

A thick blanket of snow began to envelop the town overnight.
The scent of baking bread seemed to envelop the kitchen.
He felt a sense of calm envelop him as he sat by the fire.

How to Use enveloping

envelop in (prepositional phrase): To be surrounded by something. — "The valley was enveloped in mist."
envelop with (prepositional phrase): To be covered or surrounded by something. — "She was enveloped with warmth from the fireplace."

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