Enshroud: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
enshroud
[ ษชnหสraสd ]
cover, conceal
To enshroud means to cover or envelop something completely, often in a way that makes it hard to see or understand. This term is frequently used in contexts where something is hidden or obscured from view, whether physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
cloak, conceal, shroud, veil, wrap.
Examples of usage
- The fog began to enshroud the city, making it difficult to see.
- Mystery books often enshroud the true identity of the antagonist.
- The mountain was enshrouded in clouds, creating a mystical atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "enshroud" in other languages:
๐ต๐น envolver
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช umhรผllen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menutupi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ owinฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ใ
๐ซ๐ท envelopper
๐ช๐ธ envolver
๐น๐ท sarmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ธ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุบุทูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zahalit
๐ธ๐ฐ zahalit
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ฃน
๐ธ๐ฎ oviti
๐ฎ๐ธ umvefja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถrtmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ envolver
Etymology
The word 'enshroud' dates back to the early 15th century, originating from the prefix 'en-' which means to cause to be in a certain condition or state, and the noun 'shroud,' which refers to a cloth or sheet that covers or envelops something, particularly a dead body. The term 'shroud' itself comes from the Old English 'scrลซd,' meaning 'a covering' or 'robe.' Over the centuries, 'enshroud' has evolved to refer not only to physical coverings but also to metaphorical uses where something is hidden from sight or knowledge. The development of this word reflects a broader linguistic trend of creating verbs from nouns, showcasing the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to various contexts.