cocooned

verb

Definition of cocoonednext
past tense of cocoon
as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could

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  1. enveloped
  2. shrouded
  3. enclosed
Verb
  • The nearby dining area rests alongside a gourmet kitchen enveloped in walnut cabinetry.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.
    Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of enveloped
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  • His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of shrouded
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  • Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of enclosed
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