1
as in housing
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enveloping
The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
—
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Made for enveloping spaces in the comfort of its eternally calming nature, this versatile and captivating brown from the 2025 Colormix® Forecast imparts richness in spaces that call for the stability of a refined earthen tone.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The sense of solitude and serenity was enveloping.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Know that humans are vulnerable and there’s no shame in addressing those vulnerabilities with a positive mindset rather than enveloping it with superficially positive beliefs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Nuanced tailoring and enveloping silhouettes were seen at Alexander McQueen, Rabanne and Courrèges.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
This time of year calls for fragrances that wrap you up like a cosy jumper — think warm and enveloping amber, restorative woody scents and a touch of sweet, comforting vanilla.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Made for enveloping spaces in the comfort of its eternally calming nature, this versatile and captivating brown from the 2025 Colormix® Forecast imparts richness in spaces that call for the stability of a refined earthen tone.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The sense of solitude and serenity was enveloping.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Know that humans are vulnerable and there’s no shame in addressing those vulnerabilities with a positive mindset rather than enveloping it with superficially positive beliefs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Nuanced tailoring and enveloping silhouettes were seen at Alexander McQueen, Rabanne and Courrèges.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
This time of year calls for fragrances that wrap you up like a cosy jumper — think warm and enveloping amber, restorative woody scents and a touch of sweet, comforting vanilla.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloping
Verb
-
The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
-
This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
So, for example, to support individuals with autism across all demographics, physicians must ensure that their assessment tools are trained on datasets that are representative of diverse populations, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background and geography.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Popular on Variety Addressing current industry safeguards, Arterton highlighted the presence of support systems, including anonymous helplines on call sheets.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
-
From sketches to runway, this insider’s journey is packed with backstage drama, creative triumphs, and iconic supermodels, including Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near enveloping
Cite this Entry
“Enveloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloping. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share