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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Pryor is being remembered by his family as a doting father to his 2-year-old daughter, Honey, per FOX59.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
In one photo with Hailey, 28, and Jack, the doting dad appeared to make sure the face of his newborn boy, who was swaddled in a lime green onesie, wasn't visible.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
In his native New York City, Joe is in his element — with a few million extra — sending his son Henry to private school and generally being a doting husband.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is also the same Bow Wow who had women of all ages swooning over his crisp braids, Colgate smile and doting demeanor before his 18th birthday.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
In one photo with Hailey, 28, and Jack, the doting dad appeared to make sure the face of his newborn boy, who was swaddled in a lime green onesie, wasn't visible.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
In his native New York City, Joe is in his element — with a few million extra — sending his son Henry to private school and generally being a doting husband.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 20 May. 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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