Originally, then, a person who was ensconced was enclosed in or concealed by such a structure, out of harm's way. One of the earliest writers to apply the verb ensconce with the general sense of "hide" …

ENSCONCED definition: settled securely or snugly. See examples of ensconced used in a sentence.

The rich are ensconced in their rich mansions, driving their air-conditioned cars between home, office and fancy restaurant, or taking trips to the northern snow covered vacation sites.

1. To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably: She ensconced herself in an armchair. 2. To place or conceal in a secure place.

Definition of ensconce verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you are ensconced somewhere, you are settled there firmly or comfortably and have no intention of moving or leaving. Brian was ensconced behind the bar. She looked at Miss Melville, snugly …

en•sconce (en skons′), v.t., -sconced, -sconc•ing. to settle securely or snugly: I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair. to cover or shelter; hide securely: He ensconced himself in the closet in …

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If you ensconce yourself somewhere, you settle in for quite a while, such as when you're home with the flu and ensconce yourself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, your phone, and a big glass …

ensconced definition: settled comfortably and securely. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.