DOTING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doting

adjective

as in caring

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Recent Examples of doting The defense sought to portray Clancy as a doting mother who acknowledged her mental health difficulties. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The doting mom explains that Vincent’s middle name, John, follows the previous trend with their other kids. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Following her second divorce, O’Donnell has continued to spend her time as a doting mom to her five kids. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Still, friends said McDermott showed no signs of depression and was a doting father who would never abandon his son. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Family members described Shaneiqua Elkins as a doting mother, who celebrated her children’s success in school and carefully dressed them before family events. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting

Adjective

Rika also reminded me a lot of him—a little too focused on shopping over family finances, caring but impulsive.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.

— Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of loving

Adjective

Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025

Definition of adoring

Adjective

Leaders can be compassionate toward others through leadership and practicing openness, yet their presence will be tense or distant, constantly watching themselves.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Rose said the company was compassionate and did an amazing job.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Say the kind thing, ask the real question, and let connection grow through simple effort instead of silent hoping today.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
In these moments and others, HOTD has sometimes espoused a form of gender essentialism that suggests Rhaenyra and Alicent are both inherently kinder and better than the men around them.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Atletico coach Diego Simeone has said publicly that the player has the right to make decisions over his own future, but the Metropolitano fans are unlikely to be so understanding.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 June 2026
That's why understanding affordability has become just as important as finding the right property.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026