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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doted on her only grandchild
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The doting mom also shared an adorable photo of the baby boy's cake, which showcased a photo of Aire in the driver's seat of a race car.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
The grandfather is controlling and dominating; the grandmother doting and submissive.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Whitfield was both a doting dad and an avid music fan, relatives said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
While the couple's Instagram accounts are filled with doting posts about each other, Kwame recently shared a distressing update about his health.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
The grandfather is controlling and dominating; the grandmother doting and submissive.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Whitfield was both a doting dad and an avid music fan, relatives said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
While the couple's Instagram accounts are filled with doting posts about each other, Kwame recently shared a distressing update about his health.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dote
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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dote
verb
doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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