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
- 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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