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
Etymology
Origin of ensconced
Example Sentences
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The fee is so ensconced that many states have implemented a cap on it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Now they’re ensconced in Scotland, where he has been an architect and she an English teacher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
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 ● Sep. 8, 2025
For many years Lady Edith was the passed-over second daughter, but by the end of the series she was firmly ensconced as the formidable Marchioness of Hexham.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Hringkalla was their holiday, and they were all safely ensconced on the White Island.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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