Gulfed: meaning, definitions and examples
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gulfed
[ gʌlft ]
past tense
Gulfed is the simple past tense of the verb 'gulf', which means to engulf or submerge something completely. This term is often used in a metaphorical sense, referring to situations where something is overwhelmed or consumed by a larger force. It conveys imagery of being swallowed or enveloped, suggesting a total disappearance. The usage can apply to physical, emotional, or situational contexts.
Synonyms
consumed, engulfed, overwhelmed, swallowed.
Examples of usage
- The tide gulfed the small boat.
- Fear gulfed him as he entered the dark room.
- The city was gulfed by the floodwaters.
- Her worries gulfed her mind.
Translations
Translations of the word "gulfed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 engolido
🇮🇳 गुल्फ़ किया गया
🇩🇪 verschlungen
🇮🇩 tertelan
🇺🇦 поглинутий
🇵🇱 pożarty
🇯🇵 飲み込まれた
🇫🇷 englouti
🇪🇸 tragado
🇹🇷 yutulmuş
🇰🇷 삼켜진
🇸🇦 مبتلع
🇨🇿 pozřený
🇸🇰 pohltaný
🇨🇳 吞没
🇸🇮 pojedeni
🇮🇸 soginn
🇰🇿 жұтылған
🇬🇪 გადაყლაპული
🇦🇿 udulmuş
🇲🇽 tragado
Etymology
The word 'gulf' originates from the Middle English term 'gulfe', which comes from the Old French 'golfe', and further back from the Latin 'colpha', meaning 'gulf' or 'chasm'. It is also related to the Greek word 'kolpos', meaning 'fold' or 'bosom', indicating an indentation or an area surrounded by land. The term has been used in various contexts, often after the physical body of water, reflecting human experiences of vastness and depth. Over time, 'gulf' has evolved to incorporate figurative meanings, where it captures the idea of being engulfed in emotions, situations, or even abstractions, illustrating how language evolves to portray both literal and metaphorical imagery.