Wrapped: meaning, definitions and examples

🎁

Add to dictionary

wrapped

[ ræpt ]

^{Context #1}

gift

To cover or enclose (someone or something) in paper or soft material.

Synonyms

cover, enclose, envelop

Examples of usage

She wrapped the present in colorful paper.
He wrapped himself in a warm blanket.
The baby was wrapped snugly in a soft towel.

^{Context #2}

clothing

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

Synonyms

cloak, scarf, shawl

Examples of usage

She wore a light wrap over her dress.
The shawl served as a wrap on chilly evenings.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embrulhado

🇮🇳 लिपटा हुआ

🇩🇪 eingewickelt

🇮🇩 dibungkus

🇺🇦 загорнутий

🇵🇱 zawinięty

🇯🇵 包まれた (つつまれた)

🇫🇷 emballé

🇪🇸 envuelto

🇹🇷 sarılmış

🇰🇷 포장된

🇸🇦 مغلف

🇨🇿 zabalený

🇸🇰 zabalený

🇨🇳 包裹的 (bāoguǒ de)

🇸🇮 ovito

🇮🇸 pakkað

🇰🇿 оралған

🇬🇪 შეფუთული

🇦🇿 bükülmüş

🇲🇽 envuelto

Word origin

The word 'wrapped' has its origins in the Old English word 'wrappian', which meant to wind or twist. Over time, the meaning evolved to include covering or enclosing something. The use of 'wrapped' in the context of gift-giving became popular in the 19th century, along with the tradition of wrapping presents in decorative paper. Today, 'wrapped' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical senses, symbolizing protection, containment, or completion.

See also: unwrap, wrap, wrapper, wrappers, wrapping, wrappings.