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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Another subject, Carlie Williams, dotes on his grandkids and great-grandkids, speaking with pride about everyone living on his land.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Throughout her life, her doting mom has snapped some adorable pictures of her hanging out with cousins, showing love to her siblings or playing dress up and looking just like a mini-me.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
She’s transformed from brass and unfiltered to the most loving, doting Grandma.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Throughout her life, her doting mom has snapped some adorable pictures of her hanging out with cousins, showing love to her siblings or playing dress up and looking just like a mini-me.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
She’s transformed from brass and unfiltered to the most loving, doting Grandma.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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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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