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adjective

Definition of pamperednext
as in spoiled

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verb

past tense of pamper
as in indulged
to treat with great or excessive care pamper a sick child

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Recent Examples of pampered
Adjective
Rowan Blanchard, known to audiences from Girl Meets World, joins as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 Rowan Blanchard, known for Girl Meets World, will star as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 On Saturday, May 16, some of the girls got pampered at Corazón Cabo's Sparitual spa with foot massages, full-body treatments and more. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pampered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampered
  1. spoiled
  2. indulged
  3. wealthy
  4. affluent
  5. moneyed
Adjective
  • People are throwing out spoiled food and lining up for hot meals, according to reports, while searching for laundromats, working Wi-Fi, cleaning wipes and diapers.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Fridge smells often come from spoiled food and mildew, which can be tackled with vinegar and baking soda.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoiled
Verb
  • When Maserati brought me back, exhilaration turned to fixation, which Weiss happily indulged by bringing me back for a third time to be coached by Rod Macleod.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulged
Adjective
  • The pair also meet Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) and her wealthy, deeply suspicious father-in-law William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), who possesses an unusual amount of knowledge about aliens.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond being a relatively wealthy, stable and democratic country with vast fishing grounds, Iceland could have joined the bloc relatively quickly.
    — Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealthy
Adjective
  • This modernist gem, tucked away just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco in the affluent Upper Lucas Valley enclave of San Rafael, carries a dual legacy.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affluent
Adjective
  • Arthur Ashe Stadium, the highest-capacity arena in tennis, is halfway through an $800 million renovation, which will reconfigure it toward the premium hospitality that the USTA says its most moneyed customers demand.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, a glass-like finish makes this moneyed mani a little more eye-catching.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of moneyed

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“Pampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampered. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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