Wreathe
verb
To surround, cover, or adorn with or as if with a wreath or a similar decoration.
The ancient statue's head was wreathed in ivy.
Often appears as...
- wreathe in
- wreathe around
verb
To form into a wreath, or twist in a circular form or direction.
The gymnast wreathed her body into a series of impressive contortions.
Often appears as...
- wreathe into
- wreathe around
verb
To envelop and cover, such as with smoke, fog, or an abstract concept.
The mountaintop was wreathed in mist.
Often appears as...
- wreathe in
- wreathe around
Usage tips
Poetic
verb
To surround, cover, or adorn with or as if with a wreath or a similar decoration.
The ancient statue's head was wreathed in ivy.
Often appears as...
- wreathe in
- wreathe around
verb
To form into a wreath, or twist in a circular form or direction.
The gymnast wreathed her body into a series of impressive contortions.
Often appears as...
- wreathe into
- wreathe around
verb
To envelop and cover, such as with smoke, fog, or an abstract concept.
The mountaintop was wreathed in mist.
Often appears as...
- wreathe in
- wreathe around
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
The word 'wreathe' evokes a vivid picture; use it to describe decorations that closely encircle or frame something.
Candlelight wreathed the couple's faces during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Adornment Focus
'Wreathe' often implies beautification or enhancement through encircling.
They wreathed the wedding arch with vines and flowers.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Use 'wreathe' metaphorically to describe something non-physical surrounding another thing.
She was wreathed in an aura of mystery.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
The word 'wreathe' evokes a vivid picture; use it to describe decorations that closely encircle or frame something.
Candlelight wreathed the couple's faces during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Adornment Focus
'Wreathe' often implies beautification or enhancement through encircling.
They wreathed the wedding arch with vines and flowers.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Use 'wreathe' metaphorically to describe something non-physical surrounding another thing.
She was wreathed in an aura of mystery.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
The word 'wreathe' evokes a vivid picture; use it to describe decorations that closely encircle or frame something.
Candlelight wreathed the couple's faces during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Adornment Focus
'Wreathe' often implies beautification or enhancement through encircling.
They wreathed the wedding arch with vines and flowers.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Use 'wreathe' metaphorically to describe something non-physical surrounding another thing.
She was wreathed in an aura of mystery.
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Quote examples
Naomi Wolf
American Author
The idea that women are innately gentle is a fantasy, and a historically recent one. Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction, is depicted as wreathed in male human skulls; the cruel entertainments of the Romans drew audiences as female as they were male; Boudicca led her British troops bloodily into battle.
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Steve Rushin
American Journalist
In 2007, Prince performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl. The stage in Miami was wreathed in purple light, and it poured during his performance, so that he played 'Purple Rain' in a purple rain.
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Richard Coles
English Musician
Generally on a Saturday I come home wreathed in media glamour having interviewed a former Krankie or someone, and suddenly I am back in the world of orange blossom and bells.
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Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
When I pick up a book that's, you know, wreathed in laurels, I expect a lot, and that doesn't give the book its best chance to shine.
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Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.
Quote examples
Naomi Wolf
American Author
The idea that women are innately gentle is a fantasy, and a historically recent one. Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction, is depicted as wreathed in male human skulls; the cruel entertainments of the Romans drew audiences as female as they were male; Boudicca led her British troops bloodily into battle.
Quote examples
Steve Rushin
American Journalist
In 2007, Prince performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl. The stage in Miami was wreathed in purple light, and it poured during his performance, so that he played 'Purple Rain' in a purple rain.
Quote examples
Richard Coles
English Musician
Generally on a Saturday I come home wreathed in media glamour having interviewed a former Krankie or someone, and suddenly I am back in the world of orange blossom and bells.
Quote examples
Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
When I pick up a book that's, you know, wreathed in laurels, I expect a lot, and that doesn't give the book its best chance to shine.
Quote examples
Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.
Quote examples
Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.
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