Definition: To show a lot of love and affection for someone, often in a way that seems excessive or overly indulgent.

Example: She tends to dote on her grandchildren, giving them treats and special attention.

Definition: In a way that shows great love and affection, often excessively or indulgently.

Example: She looked at her grandchildren dotingly, always ready to spoil them with treats.

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or lack of confidence about something.

Example: She looked at the proposal doubtfully, unsure if it would work.

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or lack of confidence about something.

Example: She looked at him doubtingly, unsure if she could trust his words.

Definition: Having a gentle, sweet, or pleasant quality; calm and steady in nature.

Example: The douce melody of the piano filled the room with a soothing atmosphere.

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is serious, unfriendly, or gloomy in appearance or attitude.

Example: Despite the cheerful decorations, his dour expression made the party feel less festive.

Definition: Having a stern or gloomy appearance; serious and unfriendly.

Example: His dour expression made it clear that he was not in a good mood.

Definition: Very serious, stern, or unfriendly in manner or appearance.

Example: The dourest of the judges gave a harsh sentence.

Definition: The quality of being serious, gloomy, or unfriendly.

Example: His dourness made it difficult for others to approach him.

Definition: Having a sad or negative attitude; not cheerful or optimistic.

Example: The movie had a downbeat ending that left the audience feeling gloomy.

Definition: A downward movement or stroke, especially in music, that marks the first beat of a measure, or a time of inactivity or stagnation.

Example: The conductor's downbeat signaled the start of the symphony.