EMBOWERED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

embowered

verb

past tense of embower

as in wrapped

to surround or cover closely over the years grapevines have completely embowered the summerhouse in the garden

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Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug and Future just wrapped projects at Criteria.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Terracotta eyeshadow wrapped around her eyelids while a thin line of black liner coated her top lash-line.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of wrapped

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Many seeds form protective coatings and are enveloped in a pod or other structure.

— Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Kardashian kicked off with a photo of herself facing away from the camera in a bathrobe while standing on a powdery beach, enveloped by a cotton candy pink sunset.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of enveloped

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Humanoid learns factory Gallop’s initial assignment involves packing 15 different motherboard accessories, many of which are small, thin, and enclosed in transparent plastic bags.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
The main entertaining rooms had retained their original character, while the entrance and stair hall were dark and enclosed.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of enclosed

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Though the signature dumplings, chor muang—chicken and peanut filling encased in delicate butterfly pea flower dough—are the star, don’t overlook the noodle dishes, which are slurpable, expertly sauced, and so soft as to be almost buttery.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
This tableau appears encased by the windshield, as if under a glass bell.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of encased

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