ensheathed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈʃiːðd/
KK: /ɪnˈʃiːðd/
adjective
Definition
Covered or enclosed in a protective layer or case.
Example
The sword was ensheathed in a beautifully decorated scabbard.
Conversation
I saw the new sword in the shop, and it looked so cool.
Oh really? Was it ensheathed in a fancy case?
Yeah, it had this beautiful design on the sheath.
That sounds awesome! I love swords that come ensheathed like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
covered
wrapped
cloaked
Antonyms
exposed
uncovered
revealed
verb
Definition
To cover or enclose something completely, like a sword in its scabbard.
Example
The sword was ensheathed in a beautifully decorated scabbard.
Tense Forms
Past: ensheathed
Past Participle: ensheathed
Conversation
Did you see how the sword was ensheathed in that movie?
Yeah, it looked so cool when he did that!
I love how they made the weapon feel so powerful when it was ensheathed.
Root Explanation
**Ensheathed** → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "sheath" (from Old English *sceath*, meaning a covering or case for a blade). The word "ensheathed" means to be placed or covered within a sheath.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'caused to be in' ('en-') a 'covering' ('sheath') — that's why ensheathed means to be covered or enclosed.
Visually Confused Words
unsheathed
sheathed
unsheathe
resheathe
insheathe
sheathe
henhearted