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Meaning of enfolded
The primary meaning of the word "enfolded" is to surround or envelop something closely.
Etymology of enfolded
The word "enfolded" originates from the Old English words "en" meaning "in" or "on" and "faldan" meaning "to fold", with the past tense "-ed" added to form the past participle
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of surrounding or enveloping something, often with connotations of protection or concealment
Synonyms
enveloped
surrounded
encircled
enclosed
wrapped
covered
shrouded
cloaked
veiled
hidden
concealed
screened
shielded
protected
safeguarded
defended
enclosed
confined
restricted
limited
bounded
circumscribed
hedged
fenced
walled
barricaded
enveloping
surrounding
encircling
enveloping
embracing
folding
wrapping
covering
overlaying
overlying
superimposing
Definitions
- To surround or envelope something closely, especially with the intention of protecting or concealing it
- * To enclose or confine something within a surrounding material or structure
Usage Examples
- The baby was enfolded in a warm blanket to keep her cozy
- * The village was enfolded by a dense forest, making it difficult to find
- * The enfolded structure of the protein molecule made it resistant to degradation
Antonyms
exposed
uncovered
revealed
unprotected
vulnerable
open
accessible
visible
transparent
naked
bare
unclothed
unshrouded
unshielded
undefended
unguarded
unrestricted
unconfined
unbounded
uncircumscribed