insulated
adjective /ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/
/ˈɪnsəleɪtɪd/
- protected with a material that prevents heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through
- insulated wires
- a well-insulated house
- insulated against something The laboratory was well insulated against outside noise.
- The hot water tank should be insulated with proper insulating materials.
- insulated against/from something protected from unpleasant influences or experiences
- Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.
- The community was totally insulated from the outside world.
Extra Examples- The wealthy feel completely insulated from an economic downturn.
- We are largely insulated from significantly higher costs.