Definitions

1. verb

to surround or enclose something completely, especially to cover it with a wrapping or covering.

“She carefully enveloped the gift in colorful paper to make it look festive.”

2. noun

a wrapping or covering, especially of paper or plastic, used to enclose something.

“Please put the letter in its envelope and seal it.”

3. verb (transitive)

to be in a state of being surrounded or enclosed, especially by something unpleasant or difficult to escape.

“The city was enveloped in a thick fog that made it hard to see.”

4. noun (poetic)

a feeling or atmosphere that surrounds and pervades something.

“The envelop of sadness filled the room after the news of the tragedy.”