Ensconced: meaning, definitions and examples

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ensconced

 

[ ษชnหˆskษ’nst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

settled securely

To ensconce means to settle someone securely or comfortably in a particular place. It often implies a sense of protection or concealment, suggesting that the subject is nestled away in a safe spot.

Synonyms

embed, install, nestle, settle

Examples of usage

  • She ensconced herself in the armchair with a good book.
  • The cat was ensconced in a cozy corner of the sofa.
  • He ensconced the important documents in a safe.
  • They ensconced their baby in a crib.

Translations

Translations of the word "ensconced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escondido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verborgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukryty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escondido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชุจุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escondido

Word origin

The word 'ensconced' originates from the early 17th century, deriving from the verb 'ensconce,' which itself stems from the Middle English term 'ensconcen.' This term also has roots in the Latin word 'inabscondere,' meaning 'to conceal.' Initially, 'ensconce' referred to a place of safety or security, often used in the context of hiding or sheltering something valuable. Over the centuries, the meaning evolved to suggest a deeper sense of comfort and security when one is settled or installed in a particular location. The use of 'ensconced' in literature and common language has retained this dual sense of both physical and metaphorical shelter, highlighting the importance of safety and comfort in our environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,714, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.