doted; doting
1
: to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
2
: to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection
—usually used with on
doted on her only grandchild
doter
noun
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The same is true of Charlotte, the doting spider feeder avidly played by Alyla Browne, who is Nicole Kidman’s daughter.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Kylie Kelce Shares Daughter's Reaction to Recognizing 'Uncle Trav' and His 'Red Team' on TV (Exclusive)
While Travis doesn't have any kids yet, he's been stealing hearts as the doting uncle to Jason's three daughters, Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 2, and Bennett, 13 months.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Rohrwacher similarly dotes on Arthur and his gang of vandals, patronizing their colorful, raucous vulgarity.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024
At home, Rachel dotes on the family dog, Kenzie, a bull-terrier mix.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Or maybe caecilian moms are simply doting parents using different nourishing techniques, according to Marvalee Wake, professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley, who was not involved in the study.
—Sofia Quaglia, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Tracee then applauded her mother for always doting on her children throughout their lives.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
To the walls of her home, as a doting mother of three.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Both describe him as a loving father who doted on his two daughters.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Kylie Kelce Shares Daughter's Reaction to Recognizing 'Uncle Trav' and His 'Red Team' on TV (Exclusive)
While Travis doesn't have any kids yet, he's been stealing hearts as the doting uncle to Jason's three daughters, Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 2, and Bennett, 13 months.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Rohrwacher similarly dotes on Arthur and his gang of vandals, patronizing their colorful, raucous vulgarity.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024
At home, Rachel dotes on the family dog, Kenzie, a bull-terrier mix.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Or maybe caecilian moms are simply doting parents using different nourishing techniques, according to Marvalee Wake, professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley, who was not involved in the study.
—Sofia Quaglia, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Tracee then applauded her mother for always doting on her children throughout their lives.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
To the walls of her home, as a doting mother of three.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Both describe him as a loving father who doted on his two daughters.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English; akin to Middle Low German dotten to be foolish
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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verb
doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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