Wrapped Up In

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ræpt ʌp ɪn/

Definitions of wrapped up in

verb to enclose or cover something by folding or winding around it

Example Sentences

A1 She is wrapped up in a warm blanket.

A2 The children were wrapped up in their favorite TV show.

B1 I often find myself wrapped up in work deadlines.

B2 He was wrapped up in his thoughts and didn't hear the phone ring.

C1 The artist was wrapped up in creating a masterpiece.

C2 She was so wrapped up in her emotions that she couldn't think clearly.

adverb completely or fully involved or absorbed in something

Example Sentences

A1 I am wrapped up in a warm blanket on the couch.

A2 She is wrapped up in her work and doesn't have time for anything else.

B1 The detective was wrapped up in solving the mystery of the missing necklace.

B2 Despite the distractions, he was wrapped up in his studies and managed to pass the exam.

C1 The artist was completely wrapped up in creating their masterpiece, oblivious to the world around them.

C2 She was so wrapped up in her emotions that she didn't realize the impact of her words.

Examples of wrapped up in in a Sentence

formal She was completely wrapped up in her work, not even noticing the time passing by.

informal He's always wrapped up in his phone, never paying attention to anything else.

slang She's always wrapped up in drama, it's exhausting to be around her.

figurative His mind was so wrapped up in worry that he couldn't focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of wrapped up in

past tense

wrapped up in

plural

wrap up in

comparative

more wrapped up in

superlative

most wrapped up in

present tense

wrap up in

future tense

will be wrapped up in

perfect tense

have wrapped up in

continuous tense

is being wrapped up in

singular

wraps up in

positive degree

wrapped up in

infinitive

to wrap up in

gerund

wrapping up in

participle

wrapped up in

Origin and Evolution of wrapped up in

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'wrapped up in' likely originated from the literal act of wrapping something in a covering or cloth.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'wrapped up in' has evolved to also mean being deeply involved or engrossed in something, beyond just physical wrapping.