Engulfing Synonyms

To affect deeply or completely, as with emotion
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prostrating
  2. overwhelming
  3. overpowering
  4. overcoming
  5. crushing

Words Related to Engulfing

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Engulfing Sentence Examples

  • The numerous sterile florets are large almost engulfing the center cluster of fertile flowers.

  • The path has been edged with rock-filled gabions to prevent the scree above from engulfing it.

  • This allows the phagocytes to begin engulfing and destroying the organism.

  • A great wave of secularity rolled over the Church, engulfing the religious orders with the rest; love waxed cold, fervour languished; learning declined, discipline was relaxed, bitter rivalries broke out, especially between Franciscans and Dominicans.

  • Like the seventh and last wave that shatters a ship, that last irresistible wave burst from the rear and reached the front ranks, carrying them off their feet and engulfing them all.