Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hovelled
verb
/ˈhɒv.əl/
Definition
Hovelled refers to a state of living in a hut or small, often temporary shelter. It conveys a sense of being cramped or rudimentary in one’s living conditions.
Examples
- After the storm, many were left hovelled in makeshift tents without proper supplies.
- They found themselves hovelled in an old shed during the winter months.
Meaning
To live in a hovel; to inhabit a place that is poorly constructed or lacks proper amenities.
Synonyms
- shacked
- huddled
- lodged
- dwelling
