pampered

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A pampered person is someone who has been spoiled by their family or friends. They might get everything they want and never have to work hard.

Pampered people are often talked about as if it's a negative thing, but sometimes being pampered can be a result of being very rich or having a lot of help from others. For example, a wealthy kid might be pampered by their parents who hire someone to do all the household chores for them. On the other hand, some people use "pampered" to describe themselves when they're feeling lazy and don't want to exert themselves, like if you stay in bed all day because it's too much effort to get up.

The word "pamper" can also be a verb, meaning to give someone lots of luxuries or attention. For instance, some people go on pampering holidays where they just relax and enjoy spa treatments. In this case, the focus is on giving someone a treat rather than making them dependent on others.

How common is "pampered"?

Word pampered is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

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