/ Thesaurus / C Synonyms of circumferent Find synonyms for: Adjective1. encompassing(prenominal), surrounding(prenominal), circumferent, close (vs. distant)usage: closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: candid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language