Synonyms of sheltered

sheltered 1 of 2

adjective

as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view

moored the sailboat in a sheltered cove

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secluded
• hidden
• isolated
• quiet
• cloistered
• retired
• covert
• remote
• lonely
• private
• lone
• secret
• solitary
• reclusive
• lonesome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obvious
• visible
• exposed

sheltered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of shelter

1

as in protected

to be or provide a shelter for

the abandoned barn shelters a colony of stray cats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• housed
• harbored
• secured
• defended
• shielded
• refuged
• safeguarded
• warded
• shaded
• domiciled
• covered
• screened
• placed
• quartered
• shadowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed

2

as in housed

to provide with living quarters or shelter

sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built

Synonyms & Similar Words

• housed
• accommodated
• lodged
• roofed
• camped
• boarded
• domiciled
• billeted
• harbored
• encamped
• roomed
• quartered
• bivouacked
• bestowed
• bunked
• chambered
• secured
• ensconced
• took in
• tented
• stabled
• homed
• put up
• roosted
• shedded
• bedded (down)
• barracked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ejected
• evicted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sheltered

Adjective

This is life in the NFL, but the Lions were living a sheltered one for years. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Although the film never gives its divisions a name — much of it unfolds through Maya’s sheltered perspective — its setting provides the perfect symbolism for a nation built on discrimination. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

These create warm, sheltered hiding spots that offer protection from both harsh weather and predators. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Extensive sheltered areas tucked below the three spacious en suite bedrooms on the upper floor include an outdoor kitchen. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Siaba Besar is well-suited to newer snorkelers, thanks to its sheltered reefs, gentler currents, and frequent green and hawksbill turtle sightings. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Deborah is a sheltered young woman, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Gliding to freedom The Chinook (Yómech) research boat reached a sheltered cove off Decatur Island – the future home of the sunflower stars. — John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

This year, its 638 beds became part of a jigsaw puzzle of new beds and vacancies that added up to Skid Row’s increase of 614 sheltered residents. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

In the last decade Germany has sheltered millions of refugees, mainly from Syria and other troubled countries in the Middle East. — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

King and another worker sheltered in place in the bookstore’s other building and Spann sheltered down the road, Spann said. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

The space station has had a leak on the Russian side for several years, and astronauts recently and briefly sheltered in a Crew Dragon during discussions of a fix. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Just below the chapel that gave the beach its name, close to Tinos town, the pebbly cove of Agios Markos (south) has some of the clearest turquoise water on the island, sheltered from wind and somewhat shaded by a stand of tamarisk trees. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

When planting future boxwoods, Powers recommends choosing a location sheltered from harsh winter winds and hot afternoon sun. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

One option is to use the lid as a protective roof over a feeder, helping keep seed sheltered from rain. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

Russian strikes damaged residential buildings, vehicles, storage facilities, a market and a garage complex in the capital, where air raid warnings lasted more than five hours and thousands of residents sheltered in subway stations. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026