pampered

adjective

pam·​pered ˈpam-pərd How to pronounce pampered (audio)
: treated with extreme or excessive care and attention
Politicians are by now used to hearing the complaints of pampered celebrities.John Leland
Indeed, there is no place like the home for six Dalmatians owned by exercise guru Richard Simmons, who bought the house next door to his, had it torn down and erected a 10,000-square-foot run for his pampered pooches, who have their own full-time attendant.Ann Connors

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Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Solo New York Leroy Carry-on Wheeled Duffel Bag $142 $90 at Amazon This roomy, wheeling 49-liter duffel bag features two pampered exterior pockets and lockable zippers. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 From the outdoorsy guy to the pampered businessman or the big kid who will never grow up, this year’s selection features some of the most unique items in the world, perfect for bragging rights. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 For pampered stays, there’s the QC Terme Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi located in a grand Art Nouveau building with indoor and outdoor wellness options. Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pampered 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pampered was circa 1529

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“Pampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pampered. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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