pamperer
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- noun
- /ˈpæmpərər/
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mimoso
- She has always been a pamperer of her grandchildren.
Examples
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A good parent finds a balance between being a pamperer and setting boundaries.
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She was known as a pamperer who gave her grandchildren everything they wanted.
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Some people see their role as a pamperer to make their loved ones feel special.
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My grandmother is a real pamperer.
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As a devoted pet lover, she is known as a pamperer who spoils her dog with gourmet treats.
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He has earned the title of pamperer in our family because he buys his children everything they want.
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The pamperer of her friends always organizes extravagant spa days to indulge them.
Synonyms
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Someone who gives others too much and causes bad behaviour or dependence
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A person who gives someone too much care and makes them dependent
A person who gives someone too much care and spoils them
A person who lets children do what they want and gives them extra treats
Antonyms
How Indulgent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pamperer comes from the verb pamper, which once meant 'to give soft food' and then 'to spoil' by treating someone too gently. That's why a pamperer is a person who 'spoils' or overindulges someone with too much care and attention.