Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛləpt/

Definitions of enveloped

verb to completely cover or surround something

Example Sentences

A1 The cat enveloped itself in a warm blanket.

A2 The fog enveloped the entire city, making it hard to see.

B1 The darkness enveloped the room, causing a sense of unease.

B2 The thick smoke enveloped the building, making it difficult for firefighters to enter.

C1 The sense of nostalgia enveloped her as she walked through her childhood neighborhood.

C2 The music enveloped the audience, transporting them to another world.

adjective having been completely covered or surrounded

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was enveloped in a cozy blanket.

A2 The house was enveloped in a thick fog.

B1 The city was enveloped in a sense of excitement during the festival.

B2 The mountain peak was enveloped in clouds, making it impossible to see the view.

C1 The mystery novel had a plot that enveloped the reader in suspense.

C2 The artist's work was so powerful that it enveloped the viewer in a range of emotions.

Examples of enveloped in a Sentence

formal The building was enveloped in a thick fog, making it difficult to see from a distance.

informal I was enveloped in a warm hug from my friend when I saw them after a long time.

slang The party was so wild, I felt like I was enveloped in a cloud of smoke the whole time.

figurative Her heart was enveloped in sadness after hearing the news of her friend's passing.

Grammatical Forms of enveloped

past tense

enveloped

plural

envelopes

comparative

more enveloped

superlative

most enveloped

present tense

envelopes

future tense

will envelope

perfect tense

have enveloped

continuous tense

is enveloping

singular

envelopes

positive degree

enveloped

infinitive

to envelop

gerund

enveloping

participle

enveloping

Origin and Evolution of enveloped

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'enveloped' originated from the Old French word 'enveloper' which means 'to wrap up'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enveloped' has retained its original meaning of wrapping or covering something completely, but it has also been extended to metaphorical uses such as being surrounded or immersed in something.