Ingulfing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingulfing

 

[ ɪnˈɡʌlfɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.