- present participle of dote.
doting
Example Sentences
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The doting boyfriend, the overzealous best friend, the snide coworker, the absentee mother — played here by Kristen Johnston, whose character’s name is ingeniously spelled “Beverlee.”
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
"So am I," Kim replied, doting on the doll.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The lawyer said Tipping was an avid outdoorsman and a doting son to both his parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Martin, from Woodford Green, east London, was described in court as a "doting and loving grandmother" who had mobility issues that left her with a limp.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
They had trust funds, allowances, dividend checks, doting grandmas, well-connected uncles, loving families.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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