doting

[ doh-ting ]

adjective

1. excessively fond:

   doting parents.

2. showing a decline of mental faculties, especially associated with old age; weak-minded; senile.

Other Words From

• doting·ly adverb
• doting·ness noun
• un·doting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of doting¹

First recorded in 1480–90; dote + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"Two was quite enough - it was absolutely wonderful," says the now doting mum, from Biggleswade.

From BBC

"His family have lost a loving and doting father, husband, and son," he said.

From BBC

Cardi, 31, shared the little girl’s birth date along with a series of hospital photos, including one of herself breastfeeding and others showing her family doting on the newborn.

From Los Angeles Times

She also had to get used to the idea of who Lydia had become: a widowed mother with a surly unfun daughter who doesn’t believe in ghosts, dating a suspiciously doting hanger-on.

From Los Angeles Times

Lara Trump used her prime-time slot to extol the nominee as a doting grandfather and loving father-in-law and mentor, doing a not-bad impression of the ex-president calling to offer his encouragement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adoring
• affectionate
• loving