Dotishness

/ˈdoʊtɪʃnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being somewhat silly, foolish, or prone to doting behavior.

Etymology

From 'dotish' (adjective) + '-ness' (noun suffix). Follows standard English pattern for creating abstract nouns from adjectives.

Kelly Says

Notice how English lets us be really specific about levels of foolishness—'silliness,' 'dottiness,' and 'dotishness' are all slightly different shades of the same basic idea.

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