smothered
adj.adj. completely covered by something, often a thick layer of food or liquid. It can also describe feeling trapped because someone is giving you too much attention.
adj. completely covered or overwhelmed by a thick layer of a substance; figuratively, feeling oppressed by excessive attention or protection. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'be'.
The steak was smothered in a rich mushroom sauce.
She felt smothered by her parents' constant phone calls and their refusal to let her make her own decisions.
The ancient ruins were found smothered by centuries of dense jungle growth, leaving only the tallest stone spires visible to the aerial survey team.
Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'with' when describing physical coverage, and 'by' when describing emotional oppression.