pampering 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of pamperingnext
as in indulgent

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pampering

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noun

as in coddling

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pampering

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verb

present participle of pamper
as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care pamper a sick child

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
  1. indulgent
  2. mild
  3. indulging
  4. gentle
  5. consideration
  6. lenient
  7. merciful
  8. tolerant
Adjective
  • While a pair of jeans or a warm winter jacket are the more obvious staples (don’t miss the very many Black Friday clothing deals happening), a big jewelry purchase can feel a bit indulgent.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of indulgent
Adjective
  • Despite their relatively thin profile, however, the Venta gloves were too hot for runs in mild temps above 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The cold snap that permeated the Bay Area earlier this week and made the rain seem a bit chillier than usual may seem like nothing more than a mild cooldown by the time the weekend dawns, according to the National Weather Service.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of mild
Verb
  • But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).
    Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of indulging
Adjective
  • Hand-wash-only items can often be machine-washed in a protective mesh bag using the gentle cycle.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In this gentle novel, an elderly widow finds her solitary routine disrupted by a mouse, setting off a sequence of events that reconnects with the larger world.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of gentle
Noun
  • Building off this focus on technique, a good strength training program for youth should progress from simple movements to more complex movements and lighter weights to heavier weights, taking into consideration that not all youth will adapt at the same rate.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The American people, a majority of them in fact, took this into consideration and apparently reasoned that this was not disqualifying behavior on the part of Trump.
    The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of consideration
Adjective
  • Burd-Sharps also notes these deaths happen predominantly in Southern states with more lenient gun laws.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Trump is seen as being more lenient on regulatory issues, which would be a boon to Apple and its Big Tech brethren.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of lenient
Adjective
  • Discrete levels are filled with an array of obstacles and enemies, some of which culminate in gigantic bosses whose easygoing challenge offers a merciful break from the likes of Elden Ring.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Some are kept affordable by other government subsidies, by merciful landlords or by states, including California, Colorado and New York, that have worked to keep them low-cost by relying on several levers.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of merciful
Adjective
  • Until at least about the mid-1940s, this more permissive culture created a more tolerant climate, at least seasonally, for LGBTQ people, especially those who were white.
    Julio Capó Jr. / Made by History, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
  • My husband — a brooding New Yorker, polite and tolerant of much — broke on the seventh day of our family vacation.
    Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerant
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