Dotage (Noun)
Meaning
Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The elderly man's dotage was evident in his foolish obsession with the young pop star.
- As she grew older, her family began to notice signs of dotage, including forgetfulness and poor judgment.
- The once-sharp businessman's dotage was marked by a series of ill-advised investments and romantic entanglements.
- Her dotage was a source of concern for her children, who worried about her ability to manage her finances and care for herself.
- The old man's dotage was on full display as he lavished attention and gifts on his much-younger companion.