Smothered Meaning in English
word · lemma: smother
Definition
Describes someone or something that has been completely covered so that air cannot get in, or a feeling or person that is overly controlled or limited. Often used for physical covering or overwhelming affection.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal ("smothered with a blanket") or figurative ("smothered with love"). Often for situations where something is completely covered or where affection feels excessive. Common collocations: 'smothered in cheese/sauce', 'smothered by parents'. Not typically used for underwater situations (use 'drowned').
Example Sentences
The baby was accidentally smothered by too many blankets.
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Potatoes are delicious when smothered in cheese.
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She felt smothered by her very protective family.
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My burger came smothered in barbecue sauce—so tasty!
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He always feels a bit smothered when people give him too much attention.
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The flowers were smothered in snow after the storm.
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