Associations to the word «Engulf»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
ENGULF, verb. (transitive) To overwhelm.
ENGULF, verb. (transitive) To surround; to cover.
Dictionary definition
ENGULF, verb. Devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies".
ENGULF, verb. Flow over or cover completely; "The bright light engulfed him completely".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.