What does doting mean?
Doting means present participle and gerund of dote.
Doting
/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of dote.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of dote
- Characterized by giving love and affection.
- Showing a decline of mental faculties, especially when it occurs in old age.
- Excessive fondness; reverence.
Example Sentences
doting parents
It is out of the idolatrous dotings of the old Egyptians upon broiled ibis and roasted river horse, that you see the mummies of those creatures in their huge bake-houses the pyramids.
Synonyms for doting
Antonyms for doting
Related Words
Word Forms
- doating
- more doting
- most doting
- dotings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for doting?
Common synonyms include fond, loving, adoring.
What is the opposite of doting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use doting in a sentence?
doting parents
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