insured
insured Lexical Profile
insured Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Protected by an insurance policy that provides financial compensation in the event of loss, damage, illness, or death.
"All deposits in the credit union are fully insured up to the federal limit."
• noun
A person or organization whose life, health, or property is covered by an insurance policy.
"The insurance company requires the insured to report any vehicular accident within forty-eight hours."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Insured' is specifically used in the context of financial protection against loss via an insurance policy, whereas 'ensured' means made certain to happen, and 'assured' typically refers to having had one's doubts removed.
• Rhymes for insured
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'insure', which comes from Anglo-French 'enseurer', an alteration of Old French 'asseurer' (to make safe or secure), ultimately from Latin 'securus' (free from care).