coddled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of coddlednext
as in pampered

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coddled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of coddle
1
as in boiled
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs

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2
as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care accused the judiciary of coddling criminals

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  1. pampered
  2. wealthy
  3. monied
  4. affluent
  5. moneyed
Adjective
  • Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Solo New York Leroy Carry-on Wheeled Duffel Bag $142 $90 at Amazon This roomy, wheeling 49-liter duffel bag features two pampered exterior pockets and lockable zippers.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of pampered
Adjective
  • An analysis of satellite images by Microsoft offered a glimpse of the devastation in one section of Pacific Palisades, a wealthy neighborhood between Malibu and Santa Monica.
    Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Even for wealthy investors, passive holdings have a strong appeal, says Christopher C. Geczy, Wharton adjunct professor of finance and academic director of the Wharton Wealth Management Initiative.
    Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of wealthy
Adjective
  • While the extravagant top-secret initiation fees at the top clubs can soar to $1 million (not including annual dues or food and beverage minimums), the chance to join a club falls into the hands of older monied senior members who call the shots on who gets to be a part of their club.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Overall, the vibe is a mix of south Florida’s monied social scene overlaid with the power dynamics of an executive job fair.
    Adriana Gomez Licon and Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of monied
Adjective
  • With its booming affluent population, China is at the forefront of this transformation, propelling the growth of the luxury vehicle market.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Pacific Palisades is an affluent area where the median home price is more than $3 million, according to JPMorgan.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of affluent
Adjective
  • The vibes are more moneyed this time around, with Silicon Valley billionaires, popstars and internet personalities descending on D.C. Over the weekend, nearly 20 unofficial balls will be held around the city, hosted by state societies, super PACs and conservative groups.
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Stan would’ve played Joe Alwyn’s role, Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Guy Pearce’s moneyed industrialist who exploits Adrien Brody’s Jewish-Hungarian architect.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of moneyed
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