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doting

DOH-tihng

Doting (adj) means showing excessive, often uncritical, love and affection. Example: “Her doting parents came to every single school event.”

adj
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Showing excessive, often uncritical, love and affection.
"Her doting parents came to every single school event."

How to use doting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes someone who lavishes warm, indulgent affection on another person.

Common pairings
doting parent doting grandparent doting fan

Word forms

more doting comparative, dotings plural, most doting superlative

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Etymology

From the verb "dote" plus "-ing."

Rhymes for doting

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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.

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