CODDLED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in pampered

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coddled

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verb

past tense of coddle

as in boiled

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs

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as in spoiled

to treat with great or excessive care accused the judiciary of coddling criminals

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The Duo doesn't feel like a delicate flower that needs to be coddled gently. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Unlike humans, digital creations don’t need to be pampered, fed or emotionally coddled. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 They shouldn’t be coddled; instead, they should be challenged. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 24 June 2026 She has been coddled and cloistered within her city, but the spreading vegetation interferes with that way of life. — Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 No matter how much his disability impacted his daily routine, Nic notes that his parents never coddled him. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 That includes dishes such as shrimp po-boy toast with caviar, coddled egg with andouille and tasso, and old bay hollandaise. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026 Mornings start at the barn-style main restaurant, where the tight breakfast menu includes mushroom noodles, yak yogurt granola, and coddled eggs with cordyceps (a local edible fungi) alongside a small buffet spread of fresh bread, yak butter, jam, and tsampa (buckwheat flour) for porridge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 Cooked slowly in a hot water bath, coddled eggs are one of the most luxurious ways to enjoy eggs at home. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

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During his time at FCI Fort Dix, Combs was reportedly living a pampered lifestyle behind bars.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
But last month, NBC News ran a report that detailed how Combs was enjoying a relatively pampered prison stay.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pampered

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While further plot details can’t be spoiled, the opening sequence has Tarantino’s distinguished style of writing and visually, the Hollywood of 1977 is, in true Fincher style, gritty and dark.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
The win gave Houston its first 3-0 start since 2017-18, and spoiled Atlanta's home opener after the Hawks won their first two games of the season on the road.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of spoiled

Adjective

And one health care consultancy that finds doctors and mental health care for wealthy families charges retainers starting at $30,000 for 50 hours.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
As trust in America weakens further, other wealthy nations will make the same calculation.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

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With some of his publishing money, Bernard indulged his love of vintage Japanese fashion and has a 2000s-era Tuscan house on his vision board.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
There was no mention of a funeral in Adrien’s letter, and for a moment, Adelaide indulged the thought of ordering a carriage for Moscow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of indulged

Adjective

Founder Philip Manghisi tested the market through seasonal pop-ups before committing to a permanent location, citing Park City’s affluent customer base and limited luxury retail competition.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
During his stint as president from 2006 to 2010, the company sold predominantly $200 and $300 jeans to affluent department-store shoppers with household incomes around $250,000.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of affluent

Verb

For years, Pollock’s brother Sande had nursed him through alcoholism and breakdowns, but then Krasner stepped in.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Dean Fryer, the restaurant’s namesake, nursed a pint outside while chatting with creative director Nicholas Blechman.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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