Antonyms for ensconced

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-skons

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈskɒns

Definition of ensconced

Origin : 1580s, "to cover with a fort," from en- (1) "make, put in" + sconce "small fortification, shelter," perhaps via French, probably from Dutch schans "earthwork" (cf. Middle High German schanze "bundle of sticks"), of uncertain origin. Related: Ensconced.

verb hide; tuck away

Example sentences :

He bestowed his companion in the tonneau and ensconced himself beside her.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

Code found Elsa ensconced with a book under the awning amidships.
Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

Molly, ensconced in a window, was already busy with her own.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Juve had ensconced himself in a huge easy chair in a corner of the room.
Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre

Roger was up, though still coughing, and ensconced in his study.
Extract from : « Roger Ingleton, Minor » by Talbot Baines Reed

Ludwig, ensconced in the royal box, could not take his eyes off her.
Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham

The loft where Lancey had ensconced himself did not attract attention.
Extract from : « In the Track of the Troops » by R.M. Ballantyne

A minute afterwards we were ensconced in the drawing-room of the "selamlik."
Extract from : « French and Oriental Love in a Harem » by Mario Uchard

The combatants neared the door behind which Crusty was ensconced.
Extract from : « Hudson Bay » by R.M. Ballantyne

I am ensconced, then, at Mr. Trevanion's; I have been there some months.
Extract from : « The Caxtons, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for ensconced

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