DOTING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doting

adjective

as in caring

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Recent Examples of doting 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 Back in December 2020, the doting mom shared the news of her first pregnancy following their intimate wedding ceremony. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 June 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

Kind and caring, William, 12, enjoys looking out for others and showing kindness in everyday moments.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Watching her grow, while being raised by these caring and quirky individuals, feels life affirming.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

To be fair, affectionate behaviors in public and private tend to be healthy for couples.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Zendaya, 29, could then be seen placing her hand — adorned with her sparkling engagement ring — over Holland’s hand before giving the actor, 30, an affectionate squeeze.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

Published by Gallimard last year, the book has been hailed as a loving homage to 1980s-90s horror films, especially Stephen King.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026
Phish turned the clock all the way back Wednesday night (July 22) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, opening its five-night stand with a show that doubled as a loving tribute to the band’s early years emerging from the Vermont club scene.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 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

However, patients such as those enrolled in this trial, doctors and others may contact the drug company with a request for compassionate use.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The most compassionate thing a leader can do is make the right call with dignity.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

The Royals said kind things about Spencer last year too when the team called him up to mow part the lawn behind the CrownVision scoreboard in preparation for Opening Day.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
In season two, Gwyane was talking to Alicent about Daeron being kind and playing the lute and battling with the sword.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

On behalf of the little dark-eyed junco family, thank you for being so considerate.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Long Beach — after an influx of new drive-throughs — moved in 2019 to develop restrictions in certain corridors and require traffic studies and considerate design to allow them to be zoned in other areas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of considerate

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