dotier

/ˈdoʊtiər/
adjective
  1. Showing more affection or attention than usual, often in a way that seems silly or excessive.
    • He became dotier as he grew older, always wanting to hold hands and give compliments.
    • My grandmother gets dotier every time she sees her new puppy.
    • The teacher was dotier with her favorite students, giving them extra stickers and praise.
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