Coddled

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑdld/

Definitions of coddled

verb to treat with excessive care or kindness

Example Sentences

A1 The mother coddled her newborn baby with love and care.

A2 She coddled her pet dog by giving it treats and belly rubs.

B1 The wealthy heiress was coddled by her servants and never had to lift a finger.

B2 The pampered celebrity was coddled by their entourage, fulfilling their every whim.

C1 The dictator coddled his inner circle with lavish gifts and special privileges.

C2 The spoiled prince was coddled from birth and never learned to fend for himself.

Examples of coddled in a Sentence

formal The young prince was coddled by his parents and never had to lift a finger.

informal She's been coddled her whole life, so she doesn't know how to do anything for herself.

slang Stop coddling him, he needs to learn how to take care of himself.

figurative The writer coddled his ideas, afraid to take any risks in his work.

Grammatical Forms of coddled

• past tense: coddled
• plural: coddles
• comparative: more coddled
• superlative: most coddled
• present tense: coddle
• future tense: will coddle
• perfect tense: have coddled
• continuous tense: is coddling
• singular: coddles
• positive degree: coddled
• infinitive: to coddle
• gerund: coddling
• participle: coddling

Origin and Evolution of coddled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'coddled' originated from the Middle English word 'codel', meaning 'pillow or cushion'. It later evolved to mean 'to treat indulgently or protectively'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'coddled' has come to represent a sense of overprotection or excessive care towards someone or something, often implying a lack of independence or resilience.