In a manner showing excessive fondness, affection, or foolish devotion to someone or something.
From 'doting' (present participle of 'dote') + '-ly' (adverb suffix). 'Dote' comes from Old English, meaning to be excessively affectionate or silly.
A grandparent who dotingly spoils their grandchild is actually using a word with ancient roots—showing that human patterns of loving indulgence haven't changed for centuries.
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