verb to completely surround or cover something
The volcano erupted and engulfed the surrounding area in lava.
The ship was engulfed by a massive wave.
She felt engulfed by a sense of overwhelming sadness.
The soldiers were engulfed by enemy forces.
The town was engulfed in flames during the wildfire.
The writer was engulfed in the creative process, losing track of time as they worked on their latest novel.
The psychologist felt engulfed by the emotional stories shared by their clients, but remained professional and supportive throughout the sessions.
The firefighter was engulfed in flames while trying to rescue a victim from a burning building, but managed to escape with minor injuries.
The CEO felt engulfed by the responsibilities of running a large corporation, but relied on their team to help manage the workload effectively.