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Humoring (Noun)

Meaning

The act of indulging or gratifying a desire.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • She was humoring her child by pretending to be a fairy.
  • He was humoring his wife by going to the art museum with her.
  • The teacher was humoring the student by allowing him to choose the topic of the essay.
  • The company was humoring its customers by offering them a free trial period.
  • Her friends were humoring her by listening to her complain about her job for the umpteenth time.

Synonyms

  • Indulging
  • Indulgence
  • Pampering

Hypernyms

  • Gratification

Hyponyms

  • Intemperance
  • Binge
  • Splurge
  • Orgy
  • Self-indulgence
  • Excess
  • Overindulgence
  • Intemperateness

Related Words

  • Humor (verb)
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