NYT Dictionary

DOTING

/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounDOT-ingdot-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dote

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English dotynge; equivalent to dote + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fonddotedotstudconstellatescattersprinkledustdisperseadoring

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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