Definition

Describing something that is isolated or separated, as if it were on an island.

Example

The enisled community struggled to maintain its traditions due to lack of contact with the outside world.

Conversation

Have you ever felt so enisled in a big group?

Totally! It's like everyone else is having fun, and you're just on the outside.

Right? I felt that way at the party last week.

Yeah, sometimes it can be tough to connect with others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enisled → The word 'enisled' is derived from 'isle' (from Old French *isle*, meaning island) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action or state). The term 'enisled' means to be made into or surrounded by an island, often used metaphorically to describe isolation.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'made into an island' — 'isle' refers to an island, and '-ed' indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that 'enisled' means to be isolated or surrounded like an island.

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