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 couple’s anxiety about the future has filtered down to their children, the eight-year-old Lu and six-year-old Sy, who are shown doting on a cockroach, obsessing over disaster-preparedness manuals, and rejoicing at flavorless strawberries.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Voight’s doting side is one that’s far removed from the gallery of eccentrics he’s come to specialize in on-screen.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 July 2024
Lara Trump used her prime-time slot to extol the nominee as a doting grandfather and loving father-in-law and mentor, doing a not-bad impression of the ex-president calling to offer his encouragement.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
After four years stuck outside by himself, Timothy is loving with a doting family.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Voight’s doting side is one that’s far removed from the gallery of eccentrics he’s come to specialize in on-screen.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 July 2024
Lara Trump used her prime-time slot to extol the nominee as a doting grandfather and loving father-in-law and mentor, doing a not-bad impression of the ex-president calling to offer his encouragement.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
After four years stuck outside by himself, Timothy is loving with a doting family.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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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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