Associations to the word «Doting»

Wiktionary

DOTING, verb. Present participle of dote
DOTING, adjective. Characterized by giving love and affection.
DOTING, noun. Excessive fondness; reverence.

Dictionary definition

DOTING, adjective. Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.