ensconce in English
- ensconce⇄ensconce, transitive verb, -sconced,-sconcing.
1. to shelter safely; hide.
Ex. The soldiers were ensconced in strongly fortified trenches. We were ensconced in the cellar during the tornado.
2. to settle comfortably and firmly.
Ex
ensconce in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
ensconce in Hindi हिन्दी
ensconce in Telugu తెలుగు
Ensconce
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈskɒns/ (British), /ɪnˈskɑːns/ (American)
Phonetic: in-skonss
Definitions
- To establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.
Usage Examples
- She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair with a book.
- The soldiers were ensconced behind fortified walls.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "sconce" (a small fortification or shelter), with the prefix "en-" meaning "to put into."
Synonyms
- Settle
- Establish
- Secure
- Nestle
Antonyms
- Unsettle
- Displace
- Expose
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Resguardar | res-gwar-dar |
| French | Blottir | blo-teer |
| German | Unterbringen | oon-ter-brin-gen |
| Russian | Укрывать | oo-kry-vat' |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 安置 | ān zhì |
| Japanese | 落ち着かせる | ochitsuka-seru |
| Arabic | تحصين | taḥṣīn |
| Hindi | सुरक्षित रखना | surakshit rakhna |
| Tamil | பாதுகாப்பாக வைக்க | paathukaapaga vaikka |
| Telugu | సురక్షితంగా ఉంచడం | surakshitanga unchadam |
| Bengali | নিরাপদে রাখা | nirapode rakha |
| Marathi | सुरक्षित ठेवणे | surakshit thevne |
| Gujarati | સુરક્ષિત રાખવું | surakshit rakhvu |
| Punjabi | ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਰੱਖਣਾ | surakhiyat rakhna |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, it is pronounced /ɪnˈskɒns/, while in American English, it is /ɪnˈskɑːns/.
Historical Usage
The word has been used since the late 16th century, originally referring to physical shelters before expanding to a more metaphorical meaning of settling in comfort.
Cultural Nuances
The word "ensconce" is often used in literature to describe someone making themselves comfortable, often in a protected or hidden space.
More Information
Ensconce is frequently used in historical and literary contexts, depicting characters or objects being placed in a safe or concealed position.