Insulated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt/ in·su·late

Meaning & Definition of Insulated

Insulated (verb)

  1. to place in a detached situation, isolate; especially, to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound

Insulated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in isolated, remote

    similar: cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, forlorn, friendless, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, unattended, unchaperoned, separate, unattached, unconnected, unlinked, alone, lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, detached, disconnected, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, fractionated, abandoned, adrift, deserted, desolate, forgotten, forsaken, lorn, neglected
    opposite: accompanied, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked

Insulated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or keep apart from others

    "tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media"

    similar: cut off, isolated, secluded, segregated, separated, sequestered
    related: quarantined, confined, immured, incarcerated, interned, jailed, locked (up), restrained, restricted, abstracted, detached, disengaged, removed, detained, held, kept
    opposite: desegregated, integrated, reintegrated
    near: assimilated, associated, connected, joined, linked, united, discharged, freed, liberated, loosed, released

Related Entry: Insulate (verb)

Insulate is a different word from Insulated. The synonyms below are for insulate, not for insulated.

  1. to set or keep apart from others

    "tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media"

    similar: cut off, isolate, seclude, segregate, separate, sequester
    related: quarantine, confine, immure, incarcerate, intern, jail, lock (up), restrain, restrict, abstract, detach, disengage, remove, detain, hold, keep
    opposite: desegregate, integrate, reintegrate
    near: assimilate, associate, connect, join, link, unite, discharge, free, liberate, loose, release

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Insulated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Insulated:

cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, forlorn, friendless, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, unattended, unchaperoned, separate, unattached, unconnected, unlinked, alone, lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, detached, disconnected, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, fractionated, abandoned, adrift, deserted, desolate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Insulated

Words with the opposite meaning of Insulated:

accompanied, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked, desegregated, integrated, reintegrated

Related Words for Insulated

confined, immured, incarcerated, interned, jailed, locked (up), restrained, restricted, abstracted, disengaged, removed, detained, held, kept

Near Antonyms of Insulated

assimilated, associated, joined, united, discharged, freed, liberated, loosed, released

Word Forms of Insulated

Inflections: insulating

Origin & Etymology of Insulated

Latin insula

First known use: 1742

Frequently Asked Questions about Insulated

What does "Insulated" mean?

"Insulated" means to place in a detached situation, isolate; especially, to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to place in a detached situation, isolate; especially, to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Insulated"?

Other words for "Insulated" include cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, isolate, isolated, remote, retired and secluded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Insulated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Insulated"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Insulated". Common alternatives include cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn and forlorn.

What is the opposite of "Insulated"?

Antonyms of "Insulated" include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating and contiguous. Near antonyms include assimilated, associated, joined and united.

How do you use "Insulated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Insulated" in a sentence: "tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media".

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

"Insulated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Insulated"?

"Insulated" is pronounced /ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as in·su·late.

What is the origin of the word "Insulated"?

"Insulated" comes from Latin insula. First known use: 1742.