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Cosseted: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosseted

 

[ ˈkɒsɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

care, pamper

To cosset means to treat someone with excessive care or kindness. It often implies overindulgence and a lack of independence, as the person being cosseted is typically sheltered from challenges.

Synonyms

coddle, indulge, pamper, spoil

Examples of usage

  • The parents cosseted their only child, giving him everything he wanted.
  • She was cosseted by her relatives after her unfortunate incident.
  • They cosseted the puppy, making it accustomed to a life of luxury.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosseted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mimado

🇮🇳 संरक्षित

🇩🇪 verwöhnt

🇮🇩 dimanjakan

🇺🇦 пестити

🇵🇱 rozpieszczony

🇯🇵 甘やかされた

🇫🇷 gâté

🇪🇸 mimado

🇹🇷 şımartılmış

🇰🇷 응석받이로 자란

🇸🇦 مدللة

🇨🇿 rozmazlený

🇸🇰 rozmaznaný

🇨🇳 被宠坏的

🇸🇮 razvajen

🇮🇸 vandaður

🇰🇿 жұбатып тәрбиеленген

🇬🇪 შენიშნული

🇦🇿 şımartılmış

🇲🇽 mimado

Etymology

The word 'cosset' originates from the late 19th century, deriving from the Scottish word 'cosset' which means a pet lamb. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'koss,' which means to kiss, indicating a nurturing or caring action. Over time, the term evolved in English to describe the act of pampering or indulging someone, particularly in a way that suggests overprotectiveness. The evolution of its meaning reflects societal attitudes towards care and dependency, often highlighting the tension between affection and overindulgence. Today, 'cosseted' suggests not only care but also a sense of being shielded from the difficulties of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,748, 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.