Pronunciation: /riːðd/

Definitions of wreathed

verb to surround or encircle something in a ring or curve

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers wreathed around the entrance of the house.

A2 She wreathed a smile on her face when she saw her friend.

B1 The vines wreathed themselves around the tree trunk.

B2 The smoke wreathed up from the chimney into the sky.

C1 The artist meticulously wreathed the intricate patterns on the ceiling.

C2 The fragrance of the incense wreathed through the room, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

adjective surrounded or covered with something, typically a wreath

Example Sentences

A1 The wreathed wreath on the door looked festive.

A2 She wore a wreathed necklace made of flowers.

B1 The wreathed archway led to the garden.

B2 The wreathed vines climbed up the side of the building.

C1 The wreathed columns of the ancient temple were beautifully preserved.

C2 The wreathed garland around the fireplace added a touch of elegance to the room.

Examples of wreathed in a Sentence

formal The wreathed wreath was carefully placed on the memorial statue.

informal She wreathed her hair with flowers for the music festival.

slang The graffiti artist wreathed the wall with colorful designs.

figurative His face was wreathed in smiles when he saw the surprise party.

Grammatical Forms of wreathed

past tense

wreathed

plural

wreaths

comparative

more wreathed

superlative

most wreathed

present tense

wreathe

future tense

will wreathe

perfect tense

have wreathed

continuous tense

is wreathing

singular

wreath

positive degree

wreathed

infinitive

to wreathe

gerund

wreathing

participle

wreathing

Origin and Evolution of wreathed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wreathed' comes from the Middle English word 'wrethen' which is derived from the Old English word 'writhan' meaning 'to twist or turn.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wreathed' has evolved to also mean adorned or decorated with a wreath, in addition to its original meaning of twisted or turned.