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Sun, 07 December 2025

Cosseted

Meaning:
treated with excessive care and attention

Explanation:
The term cosseted refers to something or someone that is being pampered or overindulged, often to the point of being detrimental. It can imply that someone is being given special treatment or is overly protected

History:
The word cosseted originated from the Old French word 'cosset', which meant 'to coddle'. It has been used in English since the 15th century

Examples:
  1. "The spoiled child was overly cosseted by her parents and lacked discipline"
  2. "The delicate flowers were cosseted in the greenhouse to ensure their beauty and longevity"
Synonyms:

pampered, indulged, spoiled

Antonyms:

neglected, disregarded, ignored