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- Dictionarywreathe/riːð/
verb
- 1. cover, surround, or encircle (something): "he sits wreathed in smoke" Similar
- 2. form (flowers, leaves, or stems) into a wreath.
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Enclosing, surrounding and immersing. Idiom. be wreathed in smiles. (Definition of wreathe from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of wreathe. wreathe. He is wreathed with laurels and is holding a torch. From. Wikipedia.
wreathe. verb. ˈrēt͟h. wreathed; wreathing. Synonyms of wreathe. transitive verb. 1. a. : to shape into a wreath. b. : interweave. c. : to cause to coil about something. 2. : to twist or contort so as to show folds or creases. 3. : to encircle or adorn with or as if with a wreath. intransitive verb. 1. : to twist in coils : writhe. 2. a.
verb. to form into or take the form of a wreath by intertwining or twisting together. tr to decorate, crown, or encircle with wreaths. to move or cause to move in a twisting way. smoke wreathed up to the ceiling.
1. verb. If something is wreathed in smoke or mist, it is surrounded by it. [literary] The ship was wreathed in smoke. [be VERB -ed + in] Fog wreathes the temples. [VERB noun] 2. verb [usually passive] If something is wreathed with flowers or leaves, it has a circle or chain of flowers or leaves put round it.
Definition of wreathe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Enclosing, surrounding and immersing. Idiom. be wreathed in smiles. (Definition of wreathe from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of wreathe. wreathe. An olive tree is espaliered against one wall in the entry, and a wall fountain is wreathed in ivy. From The Seattle Times.
1. To twist or entwine into a wreath or a wreathlike shape: He wreathed flowers into a garland. He wreathed the cloth into a turban. 2. To crown or decorate with a wreath: The winner was wreathed with laurel. 3. To encircle or surround: The mountaintop is wreathed in mist. 4. To extend across; cover: Her face was wreathed in smiles. 5.
decorate or deck with wreaths. “ wreathe the grave site”. see more. verb. form into a wreath. synonyms: wind. see more. verb. move with slow, sinuous movements.
To encircle or surround. The mountaintop is wreathed in mist. American Heritage. To cover or envelop. A face wreathed in smiles. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (8) Synonyms: wind. meander. entwine. curl. coil. weave. twist. twine. spiral.
2 days ago · Senses relating to vigorous movement. ( transitive) To arrange (one's expression, face, etc.) into a smile; also ( reflexive), of the lips, mouth, etc.: to arrange (itself or themselves) into a smile. ( reflexive) To bend or turn (oneself), often continuously; to twist and turn, to writhe.
