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- Dictionarysheltered/ˈʃɛltəd/
adjective
- 1. (of a place) protected from bad weather: "the plants need a shady, sheltered spot in the garden" Similar Opposite
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adjective. us / ˈʃel·tərd /. Add to word list. protected from wind, rain, or bad weather: We found a sheltered spot to have our picnic. If you have a sheltered life, you are protected from harmful, unpleasant, or frightening experiences: I wonder how well she will do on her own after leading such a sheltered life.
1. a. : something that covers or affords protection. a bomb shelter. We made a shelter from branches. see also fallout shelter, tax shelter. b. : an establishment providing food, protection, and temporary housing for people who need assistance. a shelter for battered women.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective sheltered. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sheltered has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. economics (1920s) economics and commerce (1950s)
protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like. 2. protected from the troubles, annoyances, sordidness, etc., encountered in competitive situations. a sheltered life. 3. (of a business or industry) enjoying noncompetitive conditions, as because of a protective tariff. 4.
(sometimes disapproving) protected from the more unpleasant aspects or difficulties of life. She had a very sheltered childhood. They both lead very sheltered lives.
4 days ago · adjective. protected from danger or bad weather. “a sheltered harbor”. synonyms: invulnerable. immune to attack; impregnable. Pronunciation. US. /ˈʃɛltərd/.
1. protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like. 2. protected from the troubles, annoyances, sordidness, etc., encountered in competitive situations. a sheltered life. 3. (of a business or industry) enjoying noncompetitive conditions, as because of a protective tariff. 4.
covered or protected from bad weather or danger: a sheltered spot by the wall. a sheltered existence/life/upbringing, etc. If you have a sheltered life, you are protected too much and experience very little danger or excitement. sheltered accommodation/housing UK.
SHELTERED meaning: 1 : providing protection from bad weather; 2 : protected from dangerous or unpleasant experiences in the world
1. A sheltered place is protected from wind and rain. [...] 2. If you say that someone has led a sheltered life, you mean that they have been protected from difficult or unpleasant experiences. [...] 3. Sheltered accommodations or work is designed for people who are old or who have a disability.
