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Cosseting: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosseting

 

[ หˆkษ’s.ษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

treating with care

To cosset someone means to protect and pamper them, treating them with excessive care and attention. This often implies indulging someone, sometimes to the point of spoiling them.

Synonyms

coddle, indulge, pamper, spoil

Examples of usage

  • The parents were cossetting their child with gifts.
  • She enjoys cosseting her pets on rainy days.
  • He spent his retirement cosseting his garden.
Context #2 | Noun

act of pampering

Cosseting can also refer to the act of pampering or spoiling someone. It denotes a nurturing approach, often leading to a dependency on such treatment.

Synonyms

coddling, indulgence, pampering

Examples of usage

  • Her cosseting was evident in how she handled her grandchildren.
  • The cosseting of the young athletes was evident in their training environment.
  • His cosseting of the struggling artist helped her find her style.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosseting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mimar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคกเคผ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwรถhnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memanjakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตัั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dogadzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”˜ใ‚„ใ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท choyer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mimar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑmartmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘์„๋ถ€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรฝฤkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmaznรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบบ็ˆฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvajati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ milda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะบะตะปะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑmartmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mimar

Etymology

The word 'cosset' originated from the late Middle English term 'cosset', which meant a lamb or a pet lamb, derived from the Old Welsh word 'cws'. This usage reflects the notion of tenderness and care associated with raising a young animal. Over time, the verb form evolved, taking on the broader meaning of pampering or nurturing someone in a protective or indulgent manner. This development mirrors cultural attitudes towards care and attachment, where 'cosseting' became synonymous with an excessive or overly protective approach to nurturing, especially in familial or intimate relationships. The transition from a specific animal reference to a broader human context highlights changing societal norms regarding care and the dynamics of dependence.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,633, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.