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

The brothers are looking for a caring and supportive family that can provide a safe, stable and consistent home.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
All of the Slow Horses (a not-so-affectionate nickname for Slough House employees), past and present, are targeted, and Sid goes to River for help.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

In the series premiere, television personality and bestselling author Amanda Kloots opens up about grief, happiness and loving after loss.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The child studying English was met with loving lament, while the one pursuing computer science at Stanford University was the flag post of family pride.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 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

Gentle parenting has become a buzzword on social media, often presented as a calm, connected, and compassionate alternative to traditional discipline.

— Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Oct. 2026
Others discussed overcoming the initial awkwardness of the work and finding satisfaction in helping doctors become more competent and compassionate.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

The father of Dinesh Deshmukh had offered to be a kind man and wait as long as the morning of the wedding for the payment of the very reasonable dowry of 50,000 rupees.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Some who met him were kind to him, news outlets reported; others, less so.

— Jeffrey Tolbert, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

This is a considerate gesture that keeps the lines of communication open in a friendship.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Parents can teach children to be considerate about how and where invitations are handed out without turning every birthday into a class-wide event.

— Caroline Chirichella, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerate

Adjective

Fully understanding how these fragmented droplets interact with airborne vehicles remains a unsolved piece of the puzzle.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
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