adj Uncommon

insulated

Insulated (adj) means Covered with material that blocks heat, cold, sound, or electricity. Example: “The insulated mug kept the coffee hot for hours.”

adj

Covered with material that blocks heat, cold, sound, or electricity.

"The insulated mug kept the coffee hot for hours."

Protected or shielded from an outside effect or influence.

"Growing up wealthy, he was insulated from many everyday hardships."

How to use insulated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWrapped for protection, or figuratively shielded from something unpleasant.

Common pairings

insulated wire insulated from criticism well insulated

Word forms

more insulated comparative, most insulated superlative

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Rhymes for insulated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “insulated” mean?

The word “insulated” means covered with material that blocks heat, cold, sound, or electricity. In plain terms, wrapped for protection, or figuratively shielded from something unpleasant.

How do you use “insulated” in a sentence?

Here is “insulated” used in a sentence: “The insulated mug kept the coffee hot for hours.”

What part of speech is “insulated”?

“Insulated” is an adjective.

Is “insulated” a common word?

“Insulated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “insulated” have?

“Insulated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with material that blocks heat, cold, sound, or electricity.