pampered

Treated with luxury

Pampered describes someone who has been treated with excessive care, comfort, or indulgence—often to the point of spoiling.

A pampered child gets whatever they want.

A pampered pet eats better than most people.

The word can be neutral or slightly disapproving, suggesting someone unaccustomed to hardship: She lived a pampered life until the money ran out.

To pamper is to indulge in this way.

indulgence

coddled

Excessively sheltered or indulged

overindulged · waited on · fussed over · treated · gratified · satiated · humored · lavished · showered · regaled

entitlement

spoilt

Overindulged or gone bad

petulant · fussy · willful · capricious · selfish · whiny · sulky · peevish · imperious · expecting

luxury

spa

Therapeutic wellness facility

decadent · plush · extravagant · high-end · premium · designer · five-star · deluxe · first-class · gilded

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

soft · warm · relaxed · restful · soothing · tranquil · peaceful · contented · serene · nestled

Categories
Opposites
care and attention

pamperedneglected

Not given proper attention

abused · mistreated · ignored · deprived · maltreated

comfort and hardship

pampereddeprived

Lacking necessities

impoverished · underprivileged · hardscrabble · disadvantaged · spartan

character formation

pamperedtoughened

Made more durable

hardened · disciplined · battle-hardened · self-reliant · battle-tested

Phrases
Family

pamper, pampering, pampers, pamperers, unpampered, overpampered

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G