ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be swallowed up; be engulfed
Literal or figurative: being physically swallowed by something large, or being absorbed into a larger entity or situation.
小さな船は大きな波に飲まれた。
The small boat was swallowed up by the huge waves.
彼は都会の喧騒に飲まれてしまった。
He got swallowed up by the hustle and bustle of the city.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
Psychological: being overpowered by an emotion, atmosphere, or someone's presence.
彼女は彼の迫力に飲まれて何も言えなかった。
She was overwhelmed by his forcefulness and couldn't say anything.
初めての舞台で、観客の熱気に飲まれそうになった。
On stage for the first time, I almost got overwhelmed by the audience's energy.