Blanketed

/ˈblæŋ.kɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cover completely or to envelop, often in a thick or overwhelming layer.

The entire valley was blanketed in a thick layer of fog.

To cover a large area or to affect a wide range of things.

The news of the scandal blanketed the media for weeks.

To apply a blanket or an equivalent cover over something.

The workers blanketed the fields with a protective net.

adjective

Covered or enveloped in a manner resembling a blanket.

The blanketed ground was a serene sight after the snowfall.

Derived from the noun 'blanket', which comes from Middle English 'blanket' meaning 'a covering'.

blanketed in silence

Completely silent or quiet.

blanketed by snow

Completely covered by snow.

blanketed with care

Covered or surrounded by affection or attention.

blanket

A large piece of fabric used as a covering.

cover

To place something over or upon another thing.

shroud

A cloth that covers or conceals something.

To be excessively covered or overwhelmed.

I was blanketed with work and couldn't keep up.

Feeling smothered or overprotected.

My parents blanketed me with rules when I was a teenager.