doted; doting
1
: to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
2
: to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection
—usually used with on
doted on her only grandchild
doter
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doted on her only grandchild
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And at its center is a family of four: a doting mother, a resourceful father, a moody teen son and a daydreaming daughter.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Black Doves follows Knightley’s Helen Webb, who on the surface appears to be nothing more than a doting wife to her husband, Wallace Webb (Andrew Buchan), one of Britain’s most prominent Conservative politicians who works for the state’s defense.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
For $75, doting grandparents can buy a colorful onesie for their little budding artist.
—Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Black Doves follows Knightley’s Helen Webb, who on the surface appears to be nothing more than a doting wife to her husband, Wallace Webb (Andrew Buchan), one of Britain’s most prominent Conservative politicians who works for the state’s defense.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
For $75, doting grandparents can buy a colorful onesie for their little budding artist.
—Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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dote
verb
doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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