Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ingulf

verb
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
Definition
To swallow up or immerse completely; to engulf.
Examples
  • The ocean waves seemed to ingulf the small boat.
  • As the fire spread, it began to ingulf the entire building.
  • She felt the darkness ingulf her as she stepped into the cave.
Meaning
The act of completely surrounding or enveloping something.
Synonyms
  • consume
  • envelop
  • submerge
  • overwhelm