Antonyms for encircled


Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-sur-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈsɜr kəl


Definition of encircled

Origin :
  • c.1400, from en- (1) "make, put in" + circle. Related: Encircled; encircling; encirclement.
  • verb circumscribe
Example sentences :
  • The iron had not only encircled his wrist, but had entered his soul as well.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • An arm, clothed in some silken material, encircled his throat.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • Encircled with enemies, distrusted, Steve defends his rights.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • It was made blacker by the wreath of leaves that encircled her head.
  • Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World » by Margaret Vandercook
  • He thought he would first examine the garden, which encircled the house on all sides.
  • Extract from : « Left at Home » by Mary L. Code
  • Her head fell back, but her arms yet encircled me, as though to retain me still.
  • Extract from : « Clarimonde » by Thophile Gautier
  • He must ask her no questions, however deep the mysteries which encircled her might seem.
  • Extract from : « Red Cap Tales » by Samuel Rutherford Crockett
  • Thus he spake, and the son of Saturn encircled his wife in his arms.
  • Extract from : « The Iliad of Homer (1873) » by Homer
  • The town is encircled on the land side by a brick loop-holed wall.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman
  • Louise started from the arm that encircled her and fled toward the lighted mansion.
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

Synonyms for encircled

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