Synonyms for dottiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dot-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒt i

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Définition of dottiness

Origin :
  • 1812, "full of dots," from dot (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "silly" is from c.1400, in dotypolle "dotty poll" (i.e. "dotty head"), in which case the first element is from dote (v.).
  • As in folly : noun nonsense, ridiculous idea
Example sentences :
  • Why should all England have gone dotty on the mere subject of dottiness?
  • Extract from : « The Ball and The Cross » by G.K. Chesterton

Antonyms for dottiness

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