Ensconce

/ɪnˈskɑːns/
verb

To establish or settle someone or something in a comfortable or safe place.

After a long day of hiking, they ensconced themselves in a cozy cabin
Visual representation of "ensconce" - To establish or settle someone or something in a comfortable or safe place

Often appears as...

  • ensconce oneself
  • ensconce in a position
verb

To place or hide securely, out of sight.

He had ensconced the treasure in a hidden cave
Visual representation of "ensconce" - To place or hide securely, out of sight

Often appears as...

  • ensconce securely
  • ensconce secretly
verb

To establish or settle someone or something in a comfortable or safe place.

After a long day of hiking, they ensconced themselves in a cozy cabin
Visual representation of "ensconce" - To establish or settle someone or something in a comfortable or safe place

Often appears as...

  • ensconce oneself
  • ensconce in a position
verb

To place or hide securely, out of sight.

He had ensconced the treasure in a hidden cave
Visual representation of "ensconce" - To place or hide securely, out of sight

Often appears as...

  • ensconce securely
  • ensconce secretly
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Physical Comfort

Often refers to finding a physically comfortable setting for rest or safety.

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She ensconced herself in the plush armchair with a book.
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Figurative Use

Can be used figuratively to describe someone settling into a role or situation.

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He quickly ensconced himself as the leader of the group.
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Emotional Security

May imply emotional security or contentment, not just physical comfort.

Illustration for Emotional Security
After moving, it took time to ensconce herself in the new community.
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Physical Comfort

Often refers to finding a physically comfortable setting for rest or safety.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
She ensconced herself in the plush armchair with a book.
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Figurative Use

Can be used figuratively to describe someone settling into a role or situation.

Illustration for Figurative Use
He quickly ensconced himself as the leader of the group.
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Emotional Security

May imply emotional security or contentment, not just physical comfort.

Illustration for Emotional Security
After moving, it took time to ensconce herself in the new community.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Comfort

Often refers to finding a physically comfortable setting for rest or safety.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
She ensconced herself in the plush armchair with a book.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Use

Can be used figuratively to describe someone settling into a role or situation.

Illustration for Figurative Use
He quickly ensconced himself as the leader of the group.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Security

May imply emotional security or contentment, not just physical comfort.

Illustration for Emotional Security
After moving, it took time to ensconce herself in the new community.
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Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...

lone buffalo bull who's hanging around the property at the moment i'm not sure exactly where he is but he was seen somewhere close to here this morning so a good place for him to be would be ensconced in the mud walla to the right where

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...

lone buffalo bull who's hanging around the property at the moment i'm not sure exactly where he is but he was seen somewhere close to here this morning so a good place for him to be would be ensconced in the mud walla to the right where

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Sloane Crosley

American Writer

I use Ole Henriksen eye gel when I think of it, and go for facials when spa gift certificates appear as a professional thank-you or in a gift bag. Once ensconced in a facialist's chair, I let myself be coaxed into all sorts of treatments, because I'm there already, so why not?
Portrait of Sloane Crosley

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Martin Jacques

British Journalist

The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century.
Portrait of Martin Jacques

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Michael Franks

American Musician

I started touring a little bit in 1973 in support of a record I made for an independent label. In 1975, when I signed with Warner Bros., where I remained happily ensconced for the next 24 years, my touring activity increased considerably.
Portrait of Michael Franks

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Steven Levy

American Journalist

I am old enough to have grown up glued to a screen offering only three alternatives, each of which was an all-powerful national network that seemed permanently ensconced in the entertainment stratosphere.
Portrait of Steven Levy

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Robert Sapolsky

American Scientist

Of necessity, a scientist typically studies one incredibly tiny sliver of some biological system, totally ensconced within one discipline, because even figuring out how one sliver works is really hard.
Portrait of Robert Sapolsky

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Alfred A. Montapert

American Author

Happy is the person who not only sings, but feels God's eye is on the sparrow, and knows He watches over me. To be simply ensconced in God is true joy.
Portrait of Alfred A. Montapert

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Sam Seder

I think there's a real hunger out there for new voices who will speak more truth to power and who are less ensconced in the establishment machine.
Portrait of Sam Seder

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Georges Clemenceau

French Leader

A collective tyrant, spread over the length and breadth of the land, is no more acceptable than a single tyrant ensconced on his throne.
Portrait of Georges Clemenceau

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Nikki Grimes

American Author

I spent many hours ensconced in the local library, reading - nay, devouring - book after book after book. Books were my soul's delight.
Portrait of Nikki Grimes

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Anoop Menon

Indian Actor

I am comfortably ensconced in my position as an actor.
Portrait of Anoop Menon

Quote examples

Sloane Crosley

American Writer

I use Ole Henriksen eye gel when I think of it, and go for facials when spa gift certificates appear as a professional thank-you or in a gift bag. Once ensconced in a facialist's chair, I let myself be coaxed into all sorts of treatments, because I'm there already, so why not?
Portrait of Sloane Crosley

Quote examples

Martin Jacques

British Journalist

The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century.
Portrait of Martin Jacques

Quote examples

Michael Franks

American Musician

I started touring a little bit in 1973 in support of a record I made for an independent label. In 1975, when I signed with Warner Bros., where I remained happily ensconced for the next 24 years, my touring activity increased considerably.
Portrait of Michael Franks

Quote examples

Steven Levy

American Journalist

I am old enough to have grown up glued to a screen offering only three alternatives, each of which was an all-powerful national network that seemed permanently ensconced in the entertainment stratosphere.
Portrait of Steven Levy

Quote examples

Robert Sapolsky

American Scientist

Of necessity, a scientist typically studies one incredibly tiny sliver of some biological system, totally ensconced within one discipline, because even figuring out how one sliver works is really hard.
Portrait of Robert Sapolsky

Quote examples

Alfred A. Montapert

American Author

Happy is the person who not only sings, but feels God's eye is on the sparrow, and knows He watches over me. To be simply ensconced in God is true joy.
Portrait of Alfred A. Montapert

Quote examples

Sam Seder

I think there's a real hunger out there for new voices who will speak more truth to power and who are less ensconced in the establishment machine.
Portrait of Sam Seder

Quote examples

Georges Clemenceau

French Leader

A collective tyrant, spread over the length and breadth of the land, is no more acceptable than a single tyrant ensconced on his throne.
Portrait of Georges Clemenceau

Quote examples

Nikki Grimes

American Author

I spent many hours ensconced in the local library, reading - nay, devouring - book after book after book. Books were my soul's delight.
Portrait of Nikki Grimes

Quote examples

Anoop Menon

Indian Actor

I am comfortably ensconced in my position as an actor.
Portrait of Anoop Menon
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