Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dotage
noun
/ˈdoʊ.tɪdʒ/
Definition
A state of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise.
Examples
- In his dotage, he often forgot where he had placed his keys.
- She worried that her father was slipping into dotage.
- Many people become more sentimental in their dotage.
Meaning
Dotage refers to the period of life where a person becomes old and mentally weak, often characterized by foolishness or a lack of critical thinking.
Synonyms
- senility
- decrepitude
- old age
- feebleness
