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Definition of doting

doting

/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/
dot · ing
Adverb:dotingly
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doting Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Extremely and uncritically fond or affectionate toward someone.

Example

"The doting grandparents bought every toy their new granddaughter pointed at during the shopping trip."

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• Rhymes for doting

• Nearby Words

dot
dotcom
dote
doting
dotingly
dotted
dotterel

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dote', which comes from Middle English 'doten' (meaning to be foolish or weak-minded, especially from old age or infatuation), cognate with Middle Dutch 'doten'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doting
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