Word
pampered
Phoneticspam·pered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpæmpɝd/
UK/pˈæmpəd/
Definition
v. to treat someone in a very kind and caring way, often by giving them what they want. You usually do this for someone you love or someone who needs help.
v. to treat someone with excessive care and indulgence; to provide for someone's comfort and needs in a luxurious or attentive manner.
Examples
“She pampered her parents during their visit to the city.”
“The hotel staff pampered the guests with private spa treatments and gourmet meals throughout their stay.”
“While some critics argue that pampering children leads to a lack of resilience, others maintain that it is a necessary expression of parental love in a demanding world.”
Examples
simple
“She pampered her parents during their visit to the city.”
contextual
“The hotel staff pampered the guests with private spa treatments and gourmet meals throughout their stay.”
complex
“While some critics argue that pampering children leads to a lack of resilience, others maintain that it is a necessary expression of parental love in a demanding world.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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