doting

adjective

Definition of dotingnext
as in caring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
  1. caring
  2. affectionate
  3. loving
  4. adoring
  5. compassionate
  6. kind
  7. considerate
  8. understanding
Adjective
  • Ana Orsini's final message before her unexpected death has been revealed, providing insight into her kind and caring personality.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • People in her community describe Ms. Walker as caring, good-hearted, and responsible.
    The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • Your affectionate nature will be even more noticeable than usual!
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Golden retrievers, like Arthur, are known for their friendly and affectionate nature.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • And in a community where it’s supposed to be loving and open arms, safe space for everyone, [that’s] the worst thing that you could get labeled [as].
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, Hilton has shared many loving tributes to her children, including a recent Thanksgiving post.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
  • In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Definition of adoring
Adjective
  • Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.
    The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But Mufasa's welcome is no kinder than the reception Dickens doled out to the foundlings scattered throughout his novels.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • And finally, reward that hard work by being considerate of their time away from the job.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.
    Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • John and Peter were very understanding about the development potential of players, especially from here.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Her research now focuses on better understanding how plants’ natural ability to capture and store carbon can be optimized to slow climate change.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2024
Definition of understanding
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