doting
2 synonyms for doting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing excessive, often uncritical, love and affection.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use doting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
doting parent
doting grandparent
doting fan
Etymology
From the verb "dote" plus "-ing."
Full origin of doting →Frequently asked questions
What does “doting” mean?
The word “doting” means showing excessive, often uncritical, love and affection. In plain terms, describes someone who lavishes warm, indulgent affection on another person.
How do you pronounce “doting”?
“Doting” is pronounced DOH-tihng (/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doting” in a sentence?
Here is “doting” used in a sentence: “Her doting parents came to every single school event.”
What part of speech is “doting”?
“Doting” is an adjective.
