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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The boy runs away, later sneaking into Eli’s house through the dog door; Eli in turn follows the child, whose name is Noah (Jacobi Jupe) back to the apartment of his doting foster mother, Denise (Rosie Perez).
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The stylish pair — who have been romantically linked since November 2022 — also stuck together as Cher chatted with one of the pre-show hosts, Olivia Culpo, holding hands as the singer’s responses prompted smiles from her doting boyfriend.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
My Darlings is described as a satirical thriller that centers on Eloise Williams, an interior designer, doting wife and mother, and queen bee of her social circle — who is also a serial killer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Although Grey’s Anatomy’s Sydney is a lot, would the residents really prefer to be yelled at than doted on?
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2024
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The stylish pair — who have been romantically linked since November 2022 — also stuck together as Cher chatted with one of the pre-show hosts, Olivia Culpo, holding hands as the singer’s responses prompted smiles from her doting boyfriend.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
My Darlings is described as a satirical thriller that centers on Eloise Williams, an interior designer, doting wife and mother, and queen bee of her social circle — who is also a serial killer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Although Grey’s Anatomy’s Sydney is a lot, would the residents really prefer to be yelled at than doted on?
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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