Definition of sheltered Sheltered

/ʃɛˈltɚd/ - [shelterd] -

We found 5 definitions of sheltered from 4 different sources.

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What does sheltered mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

sheltered - protected from danger or bad weather; "a sheltered harbor"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sheltered (Adjective)
    Protected, as from wind or weather.
  • sheltered (Adjective)
    Of a person who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians; often implies a lack of social skills, worldly experience, etc.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sheltered (imp. & p. p.)
    of Shelter

Part of speech

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  • sheltered, verb, past participle of shelter (infinitive).
  • sheltered, verb, past simple of shelter (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

sheltered in sign language
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