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Cloistered vs Sheltered - What's the difference?

cloistered | sheltered | Synonyms |

Cloistered is a synonym of sheltered.


As adjectives the difference between cloistered and sheltered

is that cloistered is dwelling or raised in, or as if in, cloisters; solitary while sheltered is protected, as from wind or weather.

As verbs the difference between cloistered and sheltered

is that cloistered is (cloister) while sheltered is (shelter).

cloistered

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Dwelling or raised in, or as if in, cloisters; solitary.
  • * Hudibras
    • Cloistered friars and vestal nuns.
  • * Shenstone
    • In cloistered state let selfish sages dwell, / Proud that their heart is narrow as their cell.
  • isolated, protected, hidden away for the sake of maintaining innocence
  • naive, lacking in worldliness
  • Furnished with cloisters.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (cloister)

    • sheltered

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Protected, as from wind or weather.
  • :The boat was much safer, during the storm, in the sheltered cove.
  • (Of a person) who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians; often implies a lack of social skills, worldly experience, etc.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (shelter)