Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cocooned

verb
/kəˈkuːnd/
Definition
Enveloped or enclosed in a protective covering or environment.
Examples
  • She felt cocooned in her warm blanket on a cold winter night.
  • After the long trip, he cocooned himself in his home, away from the hustle and bustle.
Meaning
To be wrapped or enclosed securely, often used metaphorically to describe being isolated or protected from external influences.
Synonyms
  • enclosed
  • wrapped
  • surrounded
  • shrouded