ensconce
Americanverb (used with object)
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to settle securely or snugly.
I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.
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to cover or shelter; hide securely.
He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.
verb
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to establish or settle firmly or comfortably
ensconced in a chair
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to place in safety; hide
Etymology
Origin of ensconce
Example Sentences
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In her studio, multiple towering sculptures are ensconced in cardboard and bubble wrap, while others — works in progress — sit on plinths, lean against walls, or hang from the ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times
The board's apparent belief that nothing is as bad as it seems and that fans need to understand how lucky they are gets them nowhere - only further ensconced in their own echo chamber.
From BBC
On a recent weekday, the country’s leading legal lexicographer was ensconced among the 4,500 some-odd dictionaries that fill his Dallas home, revising the entry for the adjective “calculated” ahead of Black’s 13th Edition.
From Los Angeles Times
His wife, Patty, was ensconced in a coordinating suit, hers brown, his green.
From Los Angeles Times
But through the legal process he spent as little time at court as possible, ensconced instead in the safety and privacy of his home.
From BBC
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