Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hothoused

verb

/ˈhɔːthaʊzd/

Definition

to cultivate or develop in a controlled environment, similar to a greenhouse.

Examples

After months of being hothoused in the lab, the new plant species finally blossomed.
Students often feel hothoused when they are pushed to excel in a high-stakes academic environment.
The writer’s ideas were hothoused to ensure they were fully developed before submission.

Meaning

The term ‘hothoused’ refers to the process of nurturing or developing something in a protected or accelerated manner, often to ensure optimal growth or learning.