engulf

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb devote (oneself) fully to
  2. verb flow over or cover completely

Etymology

From en- + gulf.

In classic literature

Synonyms

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

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