Enshroud

/ɪnˈʃraʊd/
verb

To cover something entirely, hide or obscure it.

The monumental structure was enshrouded in a thick fog.
Visual representation of "enshroud" - To cover something entirely, hide or obscure it.

Often appears as...

  • enshrouded in mystery
  • enshrouded in fog
verb

To involve someone or something in difficult or unpleasant conditions or situations.

The nation was enshrouded in economic crisis.
Visual representation of "enshroud" - To involve someone or something in difficult or unpleasant conditions or situations.

Often appears as...

  • enshrouded in controversy
  • enshrouded in crisis

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To cover something entirely, hide or obscure it.

The monumental structure was enshrouded in a thick fog.
Visual representation of "enshroud" - To cover something entirely, hide or obscure it.

Often appears as...

  • enshrouded in mystery
  • enshrouded in fog
verb

To involve someone or something in difficult or unpleasant conditions or situations.

The nation was enshrouded in economic crisis.
Visual representation of "enshroud" - To involve someone or something in difficult or unpleasant conditions or situations.

Often appears as...

  • enshrouded in controversy
  • enshrouded in crisis

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "enshroud"
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Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to imply something is completely hidden or obscured.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His motivation remains enshrouded in secrecy.
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Literal Covering

Used to describe actual physical covering, especially that which alters appearance.

Illustration for Literal Covering
The castle was enshrouded by the dense forest.
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Visibility Reduction

Describes situations where visibility is significantly reduced, often by weather.

Illustration for Visibility Reduction
The lighthouse was enshrouded in mist, invisible from the shore.
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Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to imply something is completely hidden or obscured.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His motivation remains enshrouded in secrecy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Covering

Used to describe actual physical covering, especially that which alters appearance.

Illustration for Literal Covering
The castle was enshrouded by the dense forest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visibility Reduction

Describes situations where visibility is significantly reduced, often by weather.

Illustration for Visibility Reduction
The lighthouse was enshrouded in mist, invisible from the shore.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to imply something is completely hidden or obscured.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His motivation remains enshrouded in secrecy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Covering

Used to describe actual physical covering, especially that which alters appearance.

Illustration for Literal Covering
The castle was enshrouded by the dense forest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visibility Reduction

Describes situations where visibility is significantly reduced, often by weather.

Illustration for Visibility Reduction
The lighthouse was enshrouded in mist, invisible from the shore.
Visual representation of the word "Enshroud"

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