had been pampering

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of pamper.
  pamper

  verb (used with object)

  to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care.

Related Words

• coddle
• gratify
• indulge
• regale
• spoil
• tickle