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
noun
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doted on her only grandchild
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Since then, the doting dad has posted dozens of adorable moments he's shared with his family — from playful moments at home to celebrating special holidays.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Andrew, who drops reference to his military service in the Falklands into nearly every conversation, is a doting father to two daughters (Honor Swinton Byrne’s Beatrice and Sofia Oxenham’s Eugenie) and an amiable ex-husband to the brash but caring Fergie (Claire Rushbrook).
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
Asher is the brilliant, doting instructor and Brooke the eager student.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
The film opens with doting dad Cooper (Hartnett) taking his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to the concert of A-list singer Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan).
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Aug. 2024
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Andrew, who drops reference to his military service in the Falklands into nearly every conversation, is a doting father to two daughters (Honor Swinton Byrne’s Beatrice and Sofia Oxenham’s Eugenie) and an amiable ex-husband to the brash but caring Fergie (Claire Rushbrook).
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
Asher is the brilliant, doting instructor and Brooke the eager student.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
The film opens with doting dad Cooper (Hartnett) taking his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to the concert of A-list singer Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan).
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Aug. 2024
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dote
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doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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