wash over

verb

washed over; washing over; washes over

1

: to affect or be felt by (someone) thoroughly and deeply

I felt relief washing over me.

Just close your eyes and let the music wash over you.

2

: to appear on (a person's face) suddenly

A look of surprise washed over his face.

Examples of wash over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just let the wave wash over you and enjoy. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

In a bold architectural move, there are no glass windows; instead, wooden shutters fold open to let the sea breeze and the sounds of the neighboring ecological reserve wash over you. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

In theory, this is a time for quiet reflection, to let those opening raucous religious riffs wash over you. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl, then brush egg wash over pastry; discard remaining egg wash. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for wash over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover