insulated
Kept from cold
Insulated means protected from outside influences by a barrier or separation.
Electrical wires are insulated with rubber or plastic to prevent shock.
An insulated container keeps contents hot or cold.
Figuratively, someone insulated from hardship has been sheltered from it: Growing up wealthy, she was insulated from financial worry.
The verb insulate and noun insulation follow the same pattern.
Warm and snug
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- heatedWarmed or passionate
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- fleeceWool still on sheep
blanket · wool · toasty · quilt · mittens · sweater · flannel · jacket
Protected from harm
- bufferedProtected by intermediary
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
encased · guarded · armored · lined · covered · barrier · impervious · resistant
Enclosed in covering
- wrappedCovered in material
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
rubber · PVC · polyethylene · grounding · wiring · cable · conduit · tape
Kept safe from harm
- removedTaken from position
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- secludedSet apart, private
- cloisteredSheltered from outside contact
sequestered · cut-off · disconnected · withdrawn · cocooned · bubble · separated · quarantined
cozy
Warm and snug
fleece · blanket · wool · toasty · quilt · mittens · sweater · flannel · jacket · down
shielded
Protected from harm
sealed · encased · guarded · armored · lined · covered · barrier · impervious · resistant · reinforced
sheathed
Enclosed in covering
- wrappedCovered in material
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
dielectric · rubber · PVC · polyethylene · grounding · wiring · cable · conduit · tape · sleeving
sheltered
Kept safe from harm
cloistered · sequestered · cut-off · disconnected · withdrawn · cocooned · bubble · separated · quarantined · walled-off
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- container traitsairtight, leakproof, sealed, watertight, stackable
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- housing qualitieshabitable, comfortable, cozy, safe, spacious
insulateduninsulated
Lacking protective covering
conductive · exposed · unprotected · conducting · vulnerable
insulatedexposed
Out in open
vulnerable · unprotected · unshielded · open · defenseless
insulatedexposed
Out in open
worldly · connected · integrated · cosmopolitan · multicultural
- insulating tapeAdhesive strip protecting wiring
- natural insulationBuilt-in temperature regulation
- attic insulationMaterial preventing heat escape overhead
- insulated handleHeat-resistant gripping surface
- electrical insulatorsSubstances blocking current flow
- insulation boardRigid thermal barrier material
insulate, insulation, insulating, insulator, insulates, insulators, insulations, uninsulated, insulative