dotage

[ˈdəʊtɪdʒ]

dotage Definition

  • 1the period of life in which a person is old and weak
  • 2the state of being weak or senile due to old age
  • 3an excessive fondness or admiration for someone or something

Using dotage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dotage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In his dotage, he spent most of his time reminiscing about the past.

  • Example

    She was still sharp despite her dotage.

  • Example

    The old man's dotage was apparent in his constant rambling about the good old days.

dotage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dotage

Antonyms for dotage

Phrases with dotage

  • in one's dotage

    in the period of life when one is old and weak

    Example

    He spent his days in the nursing home, in his dotage.

  • an excessive fondness or admiration for someone or something

    Example

    She had a dotage on her grandchildren and would do anything for them.

  • a return to childlike behavior or interests, often due to old age or illness

    Example

    In his dotage, he seemed to be going through a second childhood, playing with toys and watching cartoons.

Origins of dotage

from Middle English 'doten', meaning 'to dote'

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Summary: dotage in Brief

Dotage [ˈdəʊtɪdʒ] refers to the period of life when a person is old and weak, or the state of being weak or senile due to old age. It can also mean an excessive fondness or admiration for someone or something. Examples include 'In his dotage, he spent most of his time reminiscing about the past.' and 'She had a dotage on her grandchildren and would do anything for them.' Phrases like 'in one's dotage' and 'second childhood' describe the state of being old and weak.