# enveloped

Pronunciation: say "en-VEL-uhpt" /ɛnˈvɛləpt/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of envelop. — simple past and past participle of envelop
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of envelop. Use this form for wrapping or surrounding that already happened.
   - _Darkness enveloped the valley as the sun dropped behind the ridge._
   - _Smoke had enveloped the entire building before firefighters arrived._
2. Simple past and past participle of envelope. — simple past and past participle of envelope
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of envelope. Use this form when letters or cards were put into envelopes earlier.
   - _The clerk enveloped the signed contracts and sent them by courier that afternoon._
   - _All ballots must be enveloped and sealed before they are returned to the election office._

## Adjective

3. Entwined or encircled by something, such as snakes or laurel branches.
   - Simple: Wrapped around with snakes, leaves, or other twisting shapes.
   - _The heraldic lion was depicted enveloped with laurel branches._
   - _Two serpents left the central staff enveloped along its full length._

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