pamper
13 synonyms and 2 antonyms for pamper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To treat someone with great care, comfort, and indulgence, often more than is really necessary.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use pamper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pamper yourself
pamper a child
feel pampered
Etymology
From Middle Dutch pamperen, "to cram with food," originally meaning to stuff someone with rich food; the meaning broadened over time to any kind of excessive indulgence or care.
Full origin of pamper →Frequently asked questions
What does “pamper” mean?
The word “pamper” means to treat someone with great care, comfort, and indulgence, often more than is really necessary. In plain terms, to spoil someone with comfort, attention, or luxury.
How do you pronounce “pamper”?
“Pamper” is pronounced PAM-puh (/ˈpæm.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pamper” in a sentence?
Here is “pamper” used in a sentence: “She spent the weekend pampering herself with a spa day.”
What is another word for “pamper”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pamper” include spoil, chuckle, cocker, cosset, cuddle and dandle.
What part of speech is “pamper”?
“Pamper” is a verb.
Where does the word “pamper” come from?
The word “pamper” comes from Dutch. From Middle Dutch pamperen, "to cram with food," originally meaning to stuff someone with rich food; the meaning broadened over time to any kind of excessive indulgence or care.
