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 dad went on to gush about his little girl.
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Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
On Tuesday, Rachel Buckner’s family and friends opted to focus on the life that was cut short — one of a doting mother who appeared destined for a promising career as an attorney.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 2 July 2024
Sailor is a doting big brother to his sister Lula, often posing affectionately in photos with her or twinning in matching outfits on his parents’ Instagrams.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Every man has his limits, though, even a doting husband, and one day Pablo meticulously plans the perfect murder….
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
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Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
On Tuesday, Rachel Buckner’s family and friends opted to focus on the life that was cut short — one of a doting mother who appeared destined for a promising career as an attorney.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 2 July 2024
Sailor is a doting big brother to his sister Lula, often posing affectionately in photos with her or twinning in matching outfits on his parents’ Instagrams.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Every man has his limits, though, even a doting husband, and one day Pablo meticulously plans the perfect murder….
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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