pampering

This term conveys a sense of indulgence that often borders on the excessive. While it generally carries a positive connotation of luxury and relaxation, it can imply a lack of discipline or the creation of dependency when applied to children or pets, suggesting they are being spoiled.

As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the process of indulgence. It is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun, referring to the general activity of providing luxury rather than individual instances of care.