# pampered

/ˈpæmpɝd/ (US) · /pˈæmpəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pampered
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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