Ensconced

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈskɑːnst/

Ensconced (verb)

  1. to be in a safe, comfortable, or hidden place
  2. to be firmly placed or established in a position

Examples

  • She was ensconced in the cozy armchair, reading a book.
  • He felt ensconced in his new apartment, surrounded by familiar things.

Common collocations: ensconced in a chair, ensconced in a room, ensconced in a niche, ensconced in a safe

Synonyms of Ensconced

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ensconced

  • describing a lack of comfort or security