adj
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who lavishes warm, indulgent affection on another person.
Common pairings
doting parent
doting grandparent
doting fan
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Word forms
- Plural
- dotings
- Comparative
- more doting
- Superlative
- most doting
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Etymology
From the verb "dote" plus "-ing."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for doting
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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.
