Sheltered

Word SHELTERED
Character 9
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈʃɛltəd/

Definitions and meanings of "Sheltered"

What do we mean by sheltered?

To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

To take cover.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Sheltered

The word "sheltered" in example sentences

Paula now lives in what she calls 'sheltered accommodation' , while Jaymelea has moved into a rented flat. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Strategic is what we call sheltered at my school, at your school it's probably just as strategically named to try to unsuccessfully hide from the students the fact that they are in a sheltered class. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Shorter buildings allowed a full view of lush crops, sheltered from the bustle of the City by the lull of circulating water. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One example is the widespread belief that the word posh derives from an acronym of Port Out Starboard Home, these being the preferred sides, being sheltered from the sun, of passengers on P&O liners sailing between Britain and India. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He accused the mayor of presiding over a "sanctuary city," where illegal immigrants are sheltered from the full effects of the law, an accusation Hickenlooper denied. ❋ AP (2010)

Largely, this is because the eastern side is sheltered from the wind, and even on warm days, the wind off Narragansett Bay can be uncomfortably cold. ❋ Greygirlbeast (2010)

Colleges and universities — sheltered from the currents of popular opinion by tradition, geography, tenure and monetary endowments — have historically fostered that exchange. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Kids-these-days are sheltered from a lot of the world until it's time to slap their first ho around in Grand Theft Auto or any myriad of violence from first-person shooters. ❋ Wendigomountain (2010)

The young Labordeta attended the school, which remained open, and was sheltered from the fiercest ravages of 1940s fascist education. ❋ Michael Eaude (2010)

I think that the boys are cute, but if I were their mom, I would try to keep them sheltered from the public spotlight. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The boy's life is stressful and frightful enough, but then discovers a patch of land where he's sheltered from the thoughts of everyone around him and can be content in utter silence for a time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In recent years, Rochester, Minn., has been sheltered from the housing crisis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the other hand, the poppies had prospered in my field; and not only had they been sheltered from the barbarians, but also from the birds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sam is completely, utterly sheltered from the Wicked Ways of Man. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While the storm is (for now) sheltered from a windy environment, the march toward winter is shrinking that zone in which significant tropical cyclone development is possible. ❋ Greg Postel (2010)

Not only were we sure of being dry and warm and sheltered from the wind, but we had the softest and most luxurious mattresses that could be made from moss. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But then again, if Joel is going to be a sheltered indoor cat like poor Kitty was, perhaps he needs to be sheltered from the more gruesome side of Brenda's job. ❋ Nissa_amas_katoj (2009)

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