Synonyms of ensconce

ensconce

verb

in-ˈskän(t)s 

1

as in to nestle

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to conceal

to put into a hiding place

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceal
• bury
• hide
• secrete
• cache
• hoard
• stash
• inter
• entomb
• squirrel (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• display
• exhibit
• reveal
• expose
• uncover
• show
• unveil
• bare
• unmask
• flaunt
• show off
• unwrap
• parade
• unearth
• disinter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ensconce

The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026

Trump sat for the next portion of the game ensconced in a bulletproof glass box resembling the Popemobile. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026

Remy is ensconced in Colorado as director of jazz and commercial music studies at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

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