Basic Details
Word: Pamper
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To treat someone with great care and kindness, often giving them special attention and luxury.
Synonyms: Indulge, spoil, cosset
Antonyms: Neglect, ignore
Idioms and Phrases
- Pampered Princess: Refers to a girl or woman who is treated with excessive care and luxury. Example: "She acts like a pampered princess, always expecting the best of everything."
- Pampering yourself: Taking time to treat yourself well. Example: "After a long week, I decided to spend Sunday pampering myself with a spa day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hotel offered a special package to pamper guests with massages and gourmet meals.
Example 2: My grandmother loves to pamper her pets, giving them the comfiest beds and fancy treats.
Example 3: On her birthday, she was pampered with a surprise party and presents from her friends.
Fun Fact
The word "pamper" comes from the Middle English word "pampen," which means to indulge, and it has been used in English since the 16th century.
Famous Quote
"Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pamper" mean?
a) To ignore someone
b) To treat someone with care and luxury
c) To scold someone
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To treat someone with care and luxury
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pamper"?
a) Neglect
b) Indulge
c) Scold
d) Complain
Answer: b) Indulge
3. Which of these is an antonym of "pamper"?
a) Care for
b) Spoil
c) Neglect
d) Treat well
Answer: c) Neglect
4. Which sentence uses "pamper" correctly?
a) She decided to pamper her car by washing it.
b) He pampered the room by painting it.
c) They pampered their garden by neglecting it.
d) I pampered my homework by finishing it early.
Answer: a) She decided to pamper her car by washing it.
5. Which idiom means to treat someone with luxury?
a) Pampered princess
b) Come to the pamper
c) A bird in the hand
d) In a pickle
Answer: a) Pampered princess
