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engulfing

/ɛŋˈɡʌlfɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does engulfing mean?

adjective

Completely surrounding or overwhelming something or someone; completely covering or enveloping something.

Example

"The engulfing darkness made it impossible to see anything."

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