Meaning & Definition of word "Blanketed"
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Blanketed
/ˈblæŋ.kɪ.tɪd/
verb:
- 1. To cover completely or to envelop, often in a thick or overwhelming layer.
- Example: The entire valley was blanketed in a thick layer of fog.
- 2. To cover a large area or to affect a wide range of things.
- Example: The news of the scandal blanketed the media for weeks.
- 3. To apply a blanket or an equivalent cover over something.
- Example: The workers blanketed the fields with a protective net.
adjective:
- 1. Covered or enveloped in a manner resembling a blanket.
- Example: The blanketed ground was a serene sight after the snowfall.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'blanket', which comes from Middle English 'blanket' meaning 'a covering'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blanketed in silence:
Completely silent or quiet.
blanketed by snow:
Completely covered by snow.
blanketed with care:
Covered or surrounded by affection or attention.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of blanketed
Meaning: To be excessively covered or overwhelmed.
Example Sentence: I was blanketed with work and couldn't keep up.
Meaning: Feeling smothered or overprotected.
Example Sentence: My parents blanketed me with rules when I was a teenager.