cosseting

UK
/ˈkɒs.ɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑː.sɪt.ɪŋ/
cossetingnoun
Translations
The child's cosseting by his grandparents was evident in his spoiled behavior.
Баловство ребенка со стороны бабушек и дедушек было очевидно в его избалованном поведении.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act of caring for and protecting someone or something in an overindulgent way.
The cosseting of the young prince by his attendants ensured he never faced any discomfort.
cossetinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑː.sɪ.tɪŋ/
Definitions
Characterized by overindulgent care or pampering.
She had a cosseting manner that made every guest feel excessively tended to.
cossetverb

cosseting

Gerund

cosseted
Past Simple
cosseted
Past Participle
cosseting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒs.ɪt/
US
/ˈkɑː.sɪt/
Translations
She tends to cosset her children, giving them everything they want.
Она склонна баловать своих детей, давая им всё, что они хотят.
Additional translations
Definitions
To care for and protect in an overindulgent way.
She cosseted her pet cat, ensuring it had the finest food and a comfortable bed.
cossetnoun
Definitions
A pet lamb.
The farmer had a cosset that followed him everywhere on the farm.
A person or thing that is pampered or treated with excessive care.
The youngest child in the family was often treated as a cosset by her parents.
cossetpast participle
Definitions
Pampered or treated with excessive care; overindulged.
The cosseted child never had to do any chores.