Meaning & use

Lavishing

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Giving something in generous, extravagant, or abundant amounts; the present participle of "lavish."

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Grandparents are often found lavishing their grandchildren with gifts and attention.

The critics were lavishing praise on the young violinist's debut performance.

A note on using this word

"Lavishing" is typically followed by a person or thing receiving the generosity, as in "lavishing praise on someone."

Words with a similar meaning

showeringbestowingheaping

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Words with an opposite meaning

withholding

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