English Explanatory Dictionary

doting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of dote
adj
  1. Characterized by giving love and affection.
  2. Showing a decline of mental faculties, especially when it occurs in old age.
noun
  1. Excessive fondness; reverence.

Pronunciation

/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/

Word forms

doting doating more doting most doting dotings

Etymology

From Middle English dotynge; equivalent to dote + -ing.

Synonyms

fond

Derived words

dotingly dotingness undoting
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