Doting

/ˈdoʊtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

showing excessive love or fondness; overly affectionate.

Her doting grandmother always filled the house with her favorite treats.

expressing or characterized by love or fondness.

He gave a doting glance at his children as they played in the park.

exceedingly fond; adoring.

The doting father never missed a chance to cheer on his daughter during her soccer games.

excessively indulgent.

The doting caregiver spoiled the child with toys and sweets.

affectionately devoted.

She often shared stories of her doting husband who took care of her every need.

From the verb 'dote', which comes from the Old English 'dotian', meaning to be foolish or to act foolishly.

doting parent

a parent who is excessively affectionate or indulgent towards their children.

doting fan

a fan who shows excessive admiration and affection for their idol.

dote

to show excessive love or fondness.

fond

having an affection or liking for.

crazy in love

He’s so doting, it’s like he’s crazy in love with her.

over-the-top affectionate

Her doting ways are sometimes a bit too much for the kids.