Cocooned: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
cocooned
[ kษหkuหnd ]
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:
๐ต๐น encapsulado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช eingekapselt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbungkus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ owiniฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ใพใใ
๐ซ๐ท enveloppรฉ
๐ช๐ธ envuelto
๐น๐ท sarma
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ธ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ zabalenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zabalenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ฃน็
๐ธ๐ฎ oviten
๐ฎ๐ธ umbรบin
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฟัะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถrtรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ envuelto
Word origin
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.