ensconced
Americanadjective
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settled securely or snugly.
The old house still has its original, elaborately ensconced fuse box, with an oak frame, decorative wrought-iron bosses, and a clear glass panel.
The only people hurt by education reform are teachers who aren't up to snuff and ensconced administrators who can’t justify their existence.
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sheltered or hidden.
Sieges of fortified positions have been used since time immemorial to starve, demoralize, and physically weaken the ensconced combatants.
verb
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Origin of ensconced
Example Sentences
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Even in the landscape of celebrity podcasts, there’s a presumption that celebrities can be more honest as they’re ensconced in a safe space with people just like them.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The company is late to that market, where Nvidia is ensconced as a near-unassailable leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
His shift didn't finish until three in the morning and he's ensconced in a hooded down jacket to keep out the winter weather.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
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 ● Oct. 30, 2025
I felt safe, ensconced, and protected, even though I knew in my head that was idiotic.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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