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Meaning of coddled
The primary meaning of the word "coddled" is to treat someone with excessive care and attention, often to the point of spoiling them.
Etymology of coddled
The word "coddled" has its roots in the 16th-century verb "coddle," which meant to cook eggs in a gentle heat
The term is derived from the Middle English word "cudel," which referred to a soft-boiled egg
Over time, the word "coddled" took on a figurative meaning, describing the act of treating someone with excessive care and attention
Synonyms
pampered
spoiled
indulged
overindulged
mollycoddled
cosseted
sheltered
protected
swaddled
swathed
enveloped
wrapped
cuddled
fondled
petted
fawned
doted
adored
idolized
revered
worshiped
cajoled
wooed
courted
flattered
pandered
catered
humored
gratified
satisfied
pleased
delighted
overprotected
babied
infantilized
overmothered
overfathered
nursed
tended
cared
attended
ministered
soothed
comforted
consoled
solaced
Definitions
- To treat someone with excessive care and attention, often to the point of spoiling them
- * To cook eggs in water that is just below boiling point, typically in a saucepan or a special container
Usage Examples
- The child was coddled by her parents and never had to do any household chores
- * The athlete was coddled by the coach and given special treatment
- * The eggs were coddled in a saucepan of simmering water
Antonyms
neglected
ignored
disregarded
overlooked
abandoned
rejected
discarded
dismissed
forsaken
forgotten
uncared
unattended
unministered
harshly treated
strictly disciplined
severely punished
toughly handled
roughly treated
callously ignored
brutally neglected
heartlessly abandoned
mercilessly rejected