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

This is a place to order something sparkly—maybe the Broadway 75, a pale pink French 75 riff—to sip at the circular bar, or ensconced in the velvet banquette seats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Depp hobbled around — supported by a cane, sporting a dusty top hat, and ensconced behind a wrought iron gate — while fans shouted out questions. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Even countries like Japan and the United States, well ensconced in the Global North, aren’t exempt from the effects of climate change, as super-typhoons and extreme heat have become routine occurrences. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

The tall ficus hedges that ensconced the prior edition are long gone. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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