Envelop

To completely surround or enclose something, as if by a covering. This can refer to physical encirclement, such as a fog enveloping a city, or figurative encirclement, like feelings overwhelming a person. It can imply a sense of being wrapped, concealed, or protected. The enveloping action can be gradual or swift, and the thing enveloped might be visible, partially obscured, or completely hidden from view. It often carries a sense of influence or dominance by the surrounding element.

Envelop meaning with examples

• The dense fog began to envelop the city, gradually obscuring buildings and reducing visibility to almost zero. Drivers turned on their headlights, as the atmosphere became colder, the fog becoming a blanket over all.
• The government announced strict new travel rules for citizens, hoping that these changes would envelop any spread of this deadly virus. This would protect citizens from the outbreak of an illness.
• She felt a sense of warmth envelop her as she remembered the good times with her family. Her eyes filled with tears, as she held tight the feeling of love and comfort.
• The strong current threatened to envelop the boat. The man struggled against the fast flow of water, but he could not overcome the ocean's strength, as he was dragged by the ocean.