Cocooned: meaning, definitions and examples

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cocooned

 

[ kษ™หˆkuหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Cocooned refers to being wrapped tightly or enclosed in a protective covering, often resembling a cocoon. This term is used metaphorically to describe a state of being sheltered or isolated from the outside world.

Synonyms

enclosed, protected, shrouded, wrapped.

Examples of usage

  • She felt cocooned in her warm blanket.
  • The baby was cocooned in a soft quilt.
  • He cocooned himself from the harsh realities of life.

Translations

Translations of the word "cocooned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encapsulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingekapselt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะฐะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enveloppรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envuelto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‹ธ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabalenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabalenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oviten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรบin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envuelto

Etymology

The term 'cocooned' derives from the word 'cocoon,' which comes from the French word 'cocon' and can be traced back to the Latin 'cocoonem,' meaning 'small shell.' This etymology demonstrates its initial reference to the silken covering spun by caterpillars. Cocooning is an important part of the life cycle of certain insects, particularly moths and butterflies, where they undergo metamorphosis. Over time, the term has evolved into a metaphorical usage, describing a state of comfort, isolation, or protection, often reflecting a psychological state where a person may withdraw from challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,314, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.