circumfused

verb

Definition of circumfusednext
past tense of circumfuse
as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely circumfused in darkness, the isolated house seemed the perfect spot for a clandestine meeting

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  1. shrouded
  2. enveloped
  3. enclosed
Verb
  • But the change in power is shrouded by uncertainty, too.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • According to a ProPublica report, insurer denial rates are shrouded in mystery and there is a lack of transparency regarding why an insurance company rejects recommended care.
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrouded
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  • To that end, the William Morris wallpaper in the pantry was varnished for an aged, wax-cloth effect, and the enchanting powder room in the playroom is enveloped in a personalized mural.
    Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of enveloped
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  • Past the security gates of the Serra Retreat area of Malibu sits a small enclave of luxury homes, many of them gated or enclosed with walls.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Well, the dams enclosed reservoirs, obviously.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of enclosed
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