pampering
- noun
- /ˈpæmpərɪŋ/
- Hers had been an upbringing of pampering and comfort, hardly standard preparation for an arduous and dangerous excursion through remote Africa.
- a little pampering
- a bit of pampering
- a day of pampering
Something else that's really simple is painting your nails, pampering yourself, treating yourself, doing something fun.
- Something else that's really simple is painting your nails, pampering yourself, treating yourself, doing something fun.
- I have missed having these little pamper treatments.
- We do pampering, we do sensory just to relax the patients if they're agitated.
- You know, when you just need like an ultimate pamper session?
- I have used it in the pamper session video with Tanya, but it is the kilos Midnight Recovery concentrate.
Examples
-
Afterward, he reserves his busy time for some cuddling and some more pampering.
Blog text (28) -
American colleges pamper students in ways that Europeans who have not experienced such pampering can scarcely imagine.
Academic text (2005) -
The three of you need a little pampering, and I need some exercise.
Fiction book (1993) -
Now, it is so important to give yourself a little TLC and pampering at home when you can.
-
A little pampering goes a long way toward making me feel less scruffy.
Blog text (25) -
We've arranged a day of pampering for ladies of the bridal party.
-
There's a giant pool to lounge by and a high-quality spa for pampering.
Blog text (1) -
Dirk Lawson wants a day of pampering at Burke-Williams spa.
-
I'm glad you're feeling better—take some extra pampering time if you need it.
Blog text (15) -
After a stressful week, she treated herself to a day of pampering at the spa.
Synonyms
A small pleasure you allow yourself, often without much self-control
Giving someone what they want to please them, even if you disagree
Allowing yourself to have something you want, often something pleasant but not needed
Antonyms
How Pampered
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pampering comes from the verb pamper, which long ago meant 'to feed' or 'to make plump'. So the noun pampering is the action of giving someone special treats and comfort to help them relax and enjoy themselves.