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Definition of cocooned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sheltered lifestyleisolated and protected from everyday life
- He lived cocooned from the harsh realities of the world.
2.
packagingwrapped or enclosed tightly
- The baby was cocooned in a soft blanket.
Origin of cocooned
French, cocon (protective case)
Examples of cocooned in a sentence
The child was cocooned by his loving family. The caterpillar was cocooned in its chrysalis. The house was cocooned in a thick layer of snow.
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- French:cocooné, enveloppé, ...
- German:abgeschirmt, eingewickelt, ...
- Italian:protetto, avvolto, ...
- Spanish:protegido, envuelto, ...
- Portuguese:protegido, embrulhado, ...
- Chinese:与世隔绝的, 裹住的, ...
- Japanese:守られた, 包まれた, ...
- Arabic:مُغَلَّف, مَلفوف, ...
- Hebrew:מְבוּדָד, מְכוּנָּס, ...
- Russian:изолированный, закутанный, ...
- Ukrainian:ізольований, загорнутий, ...
- Hindi:अलग-थलग, लिपटा हुआ, ...
Definition of cocoon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturesilky case spun by insect larvae for protection
- The caterpillar spun a cocoon on the branch.
2.
protectionsafe place that protects from danger or outside world
- She felt safe in the cocoon of her room.
Verb
1.
protectiontr. envelop in a protective casetr.
- The caterpillar cocoons itself before becoming a butterfly.
2.
isolationtr. isolate from external influencestr.
- She cocoons herself from the noise of the city.
3.
retreat safelyintr. Rare retreat from public life into a safe environment, often temporarilyintr. Rare
- After a hectic week, he cocooned at home for the entire weekend..
Images of cocoon
silky case spun by insect larvae for protection 
safe place that protects from danger or outside world
Origin of cocoon
French, cocon (shell) + -oon (suffix)
Examples of cocoon in a sentence
Scientists studied the cocoon to understand the metamorphosis process. After the crash, his office became a cocoon of calm. The cottage was a cocoon from the storm. The city was cocooned in a blanket of fog. She cocooned herself in blankets during the storm. He cocoons himself in his study to focus on writing.
They cocooned the project from outside interference to ensure success. She decided to cocoon in her room after the bad news. He cocooned in his cabin during the winter months.
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- French:cocon, envelopper, ...
- German:Kokon, verpuppen, ...
- Italian:bozzolo, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:capullo, encapsular, ...
- Portuguese:casulo, encasular, ...
- Chinese:茧, 包裹, ...
- Japanese:繭, 包む, ...
- Arabic:شَرْنَقَة, تَشَرْنَق, ...
- Hebrew:גּוֹלֶם, לְהִתְעַטֵּף, ...
- Russian:кокон, окутывать коконом, ...
- Ukrainian:кокон, обгортати, ...
- Hindi:कोश, लपेटना, ...
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