wreathe

Universal Words verb (written) 1 [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sth (in / with sth) to surround or cover sth: The mountain tops were wreathed in mist. * The plant grew everywhere, its stems wreathed with soft blue flowers. * (figurative) Her face was wreathed in smiles (= she was smiling a lot). 2 [V+adv./prep.] to move slowly and lightly, especially in circles: smoke wreathing upwards into the sky