ensconced

Meanings

• Verb

  To settle or place someone or something comfortably and securely, especially in a favored position.

  - "He was ensconced in his favorite armchair with a good book."
  - "The baby was ensconced in soft blankets."

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Synonyms

cuddle up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ensconced
encased , conceded , perceived , deceived

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Variants

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ensconce , ensconced , ensconces , ensconcing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to furnish with a bench or seat' from Old French 'esconcer' - 'to furnish' or 'to seat'. The modern meaning evolved from the idea of settling someone comfortably in a seat.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ensconced' is often used to describe the position of a monarch on their throne.

2. In the game of chess, a piece is said to be 'ensconced' when it is securely in place and not under immediate threat.

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Related Concepts

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1. comfort: Ensconced is related to the concept of comfort as it describes the act of settling someone or something in a comfortable and secure manner.

2. seclusion: Ensconced can also be related to the concept of seclusion, as someone or something is often ensconced in a particular place or situation, away from the outside world.

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Culture

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The term 'ensconced' has been used in various literary works to describe characters who are comfortably settled in their environments or positions of power. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the character Raskolnikov is described as ensconced in his thoughts and plans.

How to Memorize "ensconced"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine settling someone or something comfortably in a chair or favorite spot.
   - Visualize the sense of security and comfort associated with the term.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with comfort and security.
   - Think of a cozy, warm environment when you hear the word 'ensconced'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'E' in ensconced stands for 'Easy' or 'Eased' - the idea of making someone or something comfortable.

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