Ensconce — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈskän(t)s/ en·sconce

Meaning & Definition of Ensconce

Ensconce (verb)

  1. shelter, conceal
  2. establish, settle

Ensconce (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to establish or place comfortably or snugly

    "the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV"

    "happily ensconced in her new home"

    similar: install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle
    related: deploy, emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set, situate, station, anchor, bivouac, camp, camp (out), burrow, curl up, dig in, harbor, house

  2. to put into a hiding place

    "ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look"

    similar: bury, cache, conceal, hide, secrete
    related: hoard, squirrel (away), stash, entomb, inter
    opposite: display, exhibit
    near: bare, expose, reveal, show, uncover, unmask, unveil, unwrap, flaunt, parade, show off, disinter, unearth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ensconce

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ensconce:

install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle, bury, cache, conceal, hide, secrete

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ensconce

Words with the opposite meaning of Ensconce:

display, exhibit

Related Words for Ensconce

deploy, emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set, situate, station, anchor, bivouac, camp, camp (out), burrow, curl up, dig in, harbor, house, hoard, squirrel (away), stash, entomb, inter

Near Antonyms of Ensconce

bare, expose, reveal, show, uncover, unmask, unveil, unwrap, flaunt, parade, show off, disinter, unearth

Word Forms of Ensconce

Inflections: ensconced, ensconcing

Origin & Etymology of Ensconce

en-:1 + sconce:2

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Ensconce

What does "Ensconce" mean?

"Ensconce" means shelter, conceal. As a verb, it is defined as: shelter, conceal. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ensconce"?

Other words for "Ensconce" include install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle, bury and cache. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ensconce" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ensconce"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ensconce". Common alternatives include install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle, bury, cache, conceal and hide.

What is the opposite of "Ensconce"?

Antonyms of "Ensconce" include display and exhibit. Near antonyms include bare, expose, reveal and show.

How do you use "Ensconce" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ensconce" in a sentence: "the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV"; "happily ensconced in her new home"; "ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look".

Is "Ensconce" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ensconce" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Ensconce"?

"Ensconce" is pronounced /in-ˈskän(t)s/ and divided into syllables as en·sconce.

What is the origin of the word "Ensconce"?

"Ensconce" comes from en-:1 + sconce:2. First known use: 1594.