Naomi Wolf

The idea that women are innately gentle is a fantasy, and a historically recent one. Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction, is depicted as wreathed in male human skulls; the cruel entertainments of the Romans drew audiences as female as they were male; Boudicca led her British troops bloodily into battle.

American Author

Steve Rushin

In 2007, Prince performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl. The stage in Miami was wreathed in purple light, and it poured during his performance, so that he played 'Purple Rain' in a purple rain.

American Journalist

Richard Coles

Generally on a Saturday I come home wreathed in media glamour having interviewed a former Krankie or someone, and suddenly I am back in the world of orange blossom and bells.

English Musician

Jennifer Egan

When I pick up a book that's, you know, wreathed in laurels, I expect a lot, and that doesn't give the book its best chance to shine.

American Novelist

Hamish Bowles

My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.

English Journalist

Emmanuel Macron

I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.

French Politician

The word 'wreathe' evokes a vivid picture; use it to describe decorations that closely encircle or frame something.

Visual Imagery

'Wreathe' often implies beautification or enhancement through encircling.

Adornment Focus

Use 'wreathe' metaphorically to describe something non-physical surrounding another thing.

Metaphorical Use

Think of 'wreathe' when describing something that moves in a circular or twisted manner.

Movement Described

'Wreathe' illustrates the action of bending flexibly or twisting the body or an object.

Physical Contortion

Use 'wreathe' to describe the way natural elements like fog or smoke delicately cover or move around objects.

Atmospheric Effect

'Wreathe' can describe intangible things, like emotions or ideas, enveloping someone or something.