Pronunciation: [lˈavɪʃɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "lavishing" is spelled with a 'v', not a 'b'. This is because it comes from the verb 'to lavish', which is pronounced with a voiced 'v' sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/, where the symbol /v/ represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound. To avoid confusion with words like 'lamb' or 'limb', it's important to remember the correct spelling and pronunciation of 'lavish' and its various forms.
Lavishing is an adjective that describes the act or process of bestowing or giving something in a generous or extravagant manner. It refers to the act of showering someone or something with abundant, often excessive, care, attention, love, or praise.
When someone lavishes something, they indulge or overwhelm another person or thing with a large quantity or quality of something positive. It entails going beyond what is expected or customary, often resulting in a luxurious or opulent display.
For instance, a person may lavish their loved one with affection, by constantly expressing love, showing appreciation, or giving expensive gifts. Similarly, a host might lavish their guests with elaborate feasts, luxurious accommodations, and attentive service.
Lavishing is not limited to material possessions; it can also involve lavishing someone with time, support, or praise. In such cases, it implies devoting an excessive or great amount of attention, effort, or resources to that person or thing.
The word "lavishing" often implies a sense of abundance, opulence, or extravagance. It conveys a positive connotation, although it can also suggest a level of excessiveness or overindulgence.
The word "lavishing" is derived from the Middle English word "lavishen" which means "to abound" or "to be prodigal". This Middle English term comes from the Old French word "lavissier" or "lavisher", which means "to expend, lavish, or squander". The Old French term, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin verb "lavare" meaning "to wash". The concept of "lavish" in its original sense referred to the act of pouring or washing something profusely, which eventually evolved to signify an abundant or extravagant expenditure.
