adj
Uncommon
sheltered
SHEHL-tuhd
Sheltered (adj) means Protected from bad weather or harsh conditions. Example: “They found a sheltered spot behind the wall to eat lunch.”
adj
1
Protected from bad weather or harsh conditions.
"The boat was much safer, during the storm, in the sheltered cove."
""A sunny, sheltered corner," he remarked. "An ideal spot for a deck-chair and a book.""
— Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados (1914)
"They found a sheltered spot behind the wall to eat lunch."
2
Describing someone who was raised with so much protection from parents or guardians that they missed out on real-world experience.
"He admitted his sheltered upbringing left him unprepared for living alone."
How to use sheltered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKept safe and protected — either from the weather, or (for a person) from the harder realities of life.
Common mistake
The "overprotected person" sense is usually a little critical or pitying, not a compliment.
Common pairings
a sheltered life
a sheltered upbringing
a sheltered spot
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sheltered
- Superlative
- most sheltered
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What does “sheltered” mean?
The word “sheltered” means protected from bad weather or harsh conditions. In plain terms, kept safe and protected — either from the weather, or (for a person) from the harder realities of life.
How do you pronounce “sheltered”?
“Sheltered” is pronounced SHEHL-tuhd (/ˈʃɛltɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sheltered” in a sentence?
Here is “sheltered” used in a sentence: “They found a sheltered spot behind the wall to eat lunch.”
What part of speech is “sheltered”?
“Sheltered” is an adjective.
Is “sheltered” a common word?
“Sheltered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sheltered” have?
“Sheltered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: protected from bad weather or harsh conditions.
