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doting

UK
/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/
doting on

Translations

dotingadjective
more doting
Comp.
most doting
Super.
UK
/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/
gâteuseSe dit d’une personne qui manifeste une affection excessive, souvent avec l’idée de gâter.
The doting grandmother showered her grandchildren with gifts and affection.
La grand-mère gâteuse couvait ses petits-enfants de cadeaux et d’affection.
Synonyms
loving
caring
indulgent
devoted
affectionate
tender
fond
Antonyms
unloving
neglectful
indifferent
dotingnoun
UK
/ˈdəʊ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊ.tɪŋ/
Gerund form used substantively to denote the act of showing excessive fondness; normally uncountable.
adorationDans le sens d’une affection excessive.
His constant doting on the puppy soon became tiresome to the rest of the family.
Son adoration constante pour le chiot est vite devenue fatigante pour le reste de la famille.
doteverb

doting

Gerund

doted
Past Simple
doted
Past Participle
doting
Gerund
UK
/dəʊt/
US
/doʊt/
adorerAvec la préposition « on » : « adorer, être très attaché à quelqu’un ».
She dotes on her grandchildren, always bringing them gifts and treats.
Elle adore ses petits-enfants et leur apporte toujours des cadeaux et des friandises.
Additional translations
radoterSens vieilli : devenir gâteux, perdre la raison avec l'âge.
Synonyms
idolize
adore
cherish
love
treasure
worship

Definitions

dotingadjective
Excessively fond, loving to an extreme degree.
The doting grandmother showered her grandchildren with gifts and affection.
dotingnoun
The act or state of showing excessive fondness or adoration.
His constant doting on the puppy soon became tiresome to the rest of the family.
doteverb
To show excessive fondness or love for someone.
She dotes on her grandchildren, always bringing them gifts and treats.
To become weak-minded or act in a senile manner, especially because of old age.
Since her husband passed away, she has begun to dote and rarely recognizes her neighbours.
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