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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Ensconced in the ground floor of a new Stone Way development, this sleek, minimalist, high-ceilinged space features a coffee-and-cream color scheme and hosts lots of laptops.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
Ensconced in an editing studio where she’s working on a short, Rohrwacher speaks with passion in long phrases, having to pause at times so the translator can keep up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Ensconced in the social whirl of 1970s Hollywood, the couple hosted and partied with stars including Warren Beatty and the Mamas and the Papas, and were among the most highly paid screenwriters in Hollywood.
From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2021
Ensconced in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, overlooking London's Tower Bridge, the duo are bright and chatty - if a little tired after back-to-back performances at the Oscars and the Grammys.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2021
Ensconced in the scrub I had only now to wait for the dawn.
From The Confessions of a Poacher by Anonymous
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