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Definition of Doting
1. Adjective. Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent. "Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
Definition of Doting
1. a. That dotes; silly; excessively fond.
Definition of Doting
1. Verb. (present participle of dote) ¹
2. Adjective. Characterized by giving love and affection. ¹
3. Noun. Excessive fondness; reverence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Doting
1. dote [v] - See also: dote
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doting
Literary usage of Doting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Anatomy of Melancholy: What it Is, with All the Kinds, Causes, Symptoms by Robert Burton (1862)
"... How many doting lovers upon the like occasion might say the same ? But these
are toys in respect, they will hazard their very soul for their mistress's ..."
2. The Anatomy of melancholy v. 3 by Robert Burton (1875)
"How many doting lovers upon the like occasion might say the same ? But these are
toys in respect, they will hazard their very soul for their mistress's sake ..."
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