doting

UK
/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/
dotingadjective
more doting
Comp.
most doting
Super.
UK
/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/
Translations
She is a doting mother who always puts her children first.
Она заботливая мать, которая всегда ставит своих детей на первое место.
His doting attention made her feel special.
Его любящее внимание заставило её почувствовать себя особенной.
Additional translations
Definitions
Excessively fond, loving to an extreme degree.
The doting grandmother showered her grandchildren with gifts and affection.
dotingnoun
UK
/ˈdəʊ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdoʊ.tɪŋ/
Gerund form used substantively to denote the act of showing excessive fondness; normally uncountable.
Definitions
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

doting

Gerund

doted
Past Simple
doted
Past Participle
doting
Gerund
UK
/dəʊt/
US
/doʊt/
Translations
She dotes on her grandchildren.
Она обожает своих внуков.
Additional translations
души не чаять
Definitions
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.
dotenoun
Definitions
An adorable or endearing person or thing (chiefly Irish informal).
That kitten is a real dote.
A dowry or portion given in marriage (archaic).
Her family provided a generous dote when she wed.