Definition of DOTAGE

dotage

Plural: dotages

Noun

  • The period of old age marked by mental decline and infirmity.
  • mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
  • Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.
  • Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.
  • Foolish utterance(s); drivel.

Examples

  • Even in his DOTAGE, the Scrabble grandmaster could still outwit younger players.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English dotage, from doten (“to dote”) + -age; equivalent to dote + -age.

Synonyms

second childhood, senility

Scrabble Score: 8

dotage: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dotage: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dotage: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

dotage: valid Words With Friends Word