English Explanatory Dictionary

engulf

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overwhelm.
  2. To surround; to cover; to submerge.
  3. To cast into a gulf.

Pronunciation

/ɪŋˈɡʌlf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-engulf.wav

Word forms

engulf engulfs engulfing engulfed

Etymology

From en- + gulf.

Derived words

engulfer engulfment unengulfed
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