wreathe (redirected from wreathing)

wreathe  (r)

v. wreathed, wreath·ing, wreathes

v.tr.

1. To twist or entwine into a wreath.

2. To twist or curl into a wreathlike shape or contour.

3. To crown, decorate, or encircle with or as if with a wreath.

4. To coil or curl.

5. To form a wreath or wreathlike shape around.

v.intr.

1. To assume the form of a wreath.

2. To curl, writhe, or spiral: The smoke wreathed upward.

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[From wreath.]

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wreathe

Verb

[wreathing, wreathed] Literary

1. wreathed in

a. surrounded by: wreathed in pipe smoke

b. surrounded by a ring of: wreathed in geraniums

2. wreathed in smiles smiling broadly

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	wreathe - move with slow, sinuous movements
	2.	wreathe - decorate or deck with wreaths; "wreathe the grave site" adorn, decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
	3.	wreathe - form into a wreath wind interlace, intertwine, lace, twine, enlace, entwine - spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts"

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wreathe

verb 1. surround, envelop, encircle, enfold, coil around, writhe around, enwrap

2. festoon, wind, crown, wrap, twist, coil, adorn, intertwine, interweave, entwine, twine, engarland