Definition of ENGULF

engulf

Meanings

Verb

  • devote (oneself) fully to
  • flow over or cover completely
    • "The bright light engulfed him completely"
  • To overwhelm.
  • To surround; to cover; to submerge.
  • To cast into a gulf.

Origin / Etymology

From en- + gulf.

Synonyms

absorb, engross, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep

Scrabble Score: 10

engulf is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
engulf is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
engulf is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

engulf is a valid Words With Friends word