verb
- gives or bestows something desirable (such as attention, praise, or gifts) in excessive or extravagant amounts
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overlavish'; transitive verb
Examples
- She overlavishes her grandchildren with expensive toys and treats.
- The critic overlavishes praise on mediocre performances.
- He overlavishes attention on his favorite student, creating resentment among peers.
- The resort overlavishes amenities that most guests never use.
- Parents who overlavish compliments may undermine their children's resilience.
- The designer overlavishes the dress with unnecessary embellishments.