surrounded

Definitions

Having someone or something all around or on every side.

Encircled or enclosed by a particular feature or group of people.

Examples

The small cottage was surrounded by a dense forest of pine trees.

She felt calm while surrounded by her closest friends and family.

The castle was surrounded by a deep moat to protect it from invaders.

Synonyms

encircled enclosed besieged enveloped hemmed girdled ringed

Antonyms

exposed isolated unprotected detached separated uncovered solitary