Hovelled is a verb that means to live or stay in a cramped, uncomfortable or cheap dwelling. Some synonyms for hovelled are lodged, boarded, bunked, and housed. They all refer to occupying living quarters that are usually temporary or less than ideal in terms of comfort or amenities. Other synonyms include sheltered, lodged, quartered, and domiciled which describe more formal and established residences. However, hovelled is a more specific and descriptive word that evokes a humble and confined living situation. It may also suggest poverty or lack of resources, unlike other synonyms that refer to more neutral or routine forms of habitation.