Engulfment: meaning, definitions and examples

This has the same meaning as 'engulfment', often used interchangeably in both daily language and literature.

• The wildfire's rapid engulfment of the forest was devastating
• His engulfment in the task at hand made him oblivious to his surroundings

This word is used to describe the act of taking something into the mouth and passing it down the throat. It can also metaphorically suggest something being taken in or absorbed, often with a sense of consumption.

• He had difficulty swallowing the large pill
• The forest was slowly swallowing the old abandoned buildings

Typically used to describe an object or person being completely covered or absorbed in a liquid, most commonly water. This term is more technical and often used in scientific or formal contexts.

• The submersion of the submarine was smooth and controlled
• The city was at risk of submersion due to the heavy rainfall