Ingulfing: meaning, definitions and examples
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ingulfing
[ ɪnˈɡʌlfɪŋ ]
natural disasters
Engulfing is the act of completely surrounding or covering something, especially with a large quantity of something. It is often used to describe natural disasters like floods or fires that overwhelm an area.
Synonyms
overwhelming, submerging, swallowing.
Examples of usage
- The raging fire was quickly engulfing the entire forest.
- The tsunami waves were engulfing the coastal town, causing widespread destruction.
Translations
Translations of the word "ingulfing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 engolfando
🇮🇳 निगलना
🇩🇪 verschlingend
🇮🇩 menelan
🇺🇦 поглинання
🇵🇱 pochłaniający
🇯🇵 飲み込む
🇫🇷 engloutissant
🇪🇸 tragando
🇹🇷 yutma
🇰🇷 삼키는
🇸🇦 ابتلاع
🇨🇿 pohlcující
🇸🇰 pohlcujúci
🇨🇳 吞没
🇸🇮 požiranje
🇮🇸 gleypa
🇰🇿 жұту
🇬🇪 ყლაპვა
🇦🇿 udmaq
🇲🇽 tragando
Etymology
The word 'engulfing' originated from the Middle English word 'ingulfen', which came from the Old English word 'ingulfian', meaning 'to swallow up'. The prefix 'en-' means 'to cause to', and 'gulf' refers to a deep chasm or abyss. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English to describe the act of completely surrounding or covering something.