envelop Antonyms
Meaning of envelop
envelop (v)
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
envelop (v. t.)
To put a covering about; to wrap up or in; to inclose within a case, wrapper, integument or the like; to surround entirely; as, to envelop goods or a letter; the fog envelops a ship.
envelop (n.)
That which envelops, wraps up, encases, or surrounds; a wrapper; an inclosing cover; esp., the cover or wrapper of a document, as of a letter.
The nebulous covering of the head or nucleus of a comet; -- called also coma.
A work of earth, in the form of a single parapet or of a small rampart. It is sometimes raised in the ditch and sometimes beyond it.
A curve or surface which is tangent to each member of a system of curves or surfaces, the form and position of the members of the system being allowed to vary according to some continuous law. Thus, any curve is the envelope of its tangents.
A set of limits for the performance capabilities of some type of machine, originally used to refer to aircraft. Now also used metaphorically to refer to capabilities of any system in general, including human organizations, esp. in the phrase push the envelope. It is used to refer to the maximum performance available at the current state of the technology, and therefore refers to a class of machines in general, not a specific machine.
envelop Sentence Examples
- The mysterious fog enveloped the old city, creating an eerie and ethereal atmosphere.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread enveloped the kitchen, tantalizing the senses and making mouths water.
- The soft, warm blanket enveloped her like a hug, bringing comfort and a sense of security.
- The towering mountains enveloped the tiny village, providing a stunning backdrop and a feeling of isolation.
- The singer's voice enveloped the audience, captivating their attention and transporting them to another realm.
- The dense forest enveloped the hikers, creating a canopy of leaves and branches overhead.
- The darkness enveloped the room as the sun set, casting long shadows and creating a sense of mystery.
- The child's laughter enveloped the room, filling it with joy and happiness.
- The scent of blooming flowers enveloped the garden, creating a fragrant oasis.
- The fog enveloped the boat, obscuring the view and creating a sense of disorientation.
FAQs About the word envelop
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a coveringTo put a covering about; to wrap up or in; to inclose within a case, wrapper, integument or the like;
inclose,house, include, surround, enclose, confine, encase, hem (in), coop (up), limit
strip, bare,expose, bare, expose, strip, denude,denude,
The mysterious fog enveloped the old city, creating an eerie and ethereal atmosphere.
The aroma of freshly baked bread enveloped the kitchen, tantalizing the senses and making mouths water.
The soft, warm blanket enveloped her like a hug, bringing comfort and a sense of security.
The towering mountains enveloped the tiny village, providing a stunning backdrop and a feeling of isolation.
