ingulf in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

INGULF (verb): To swallow up or engulf completely, often referring to overwhelming natural forces or disasters.

The relentless waves began to ingulf the shoreline, threatening the homes that lay just beyond the sand.
As the wildfire spread, it seemed ready to ingulf the entire forest in a matter of hours.
The powerful storm was set to ingulf the coastal towns, leaving residents scrambling for safety.
He felt a sense of dread ingulf him as he entered the dark, abandoned building.
The city's rapid expansion would soon ingulf the surrounding countryside, altering the landscape forever.