Pronunciation: /ˈdɑti/
adjective showing a lack of clear thought or good judgment; eccentric or slightly mad
A1 She has a dotty personality, always wearing colorful clothes and accessories.
A2 The old man down the street is a bit dotty, always talking to himself and forgetting things.
B1 The artist's paintings were described as dotty, with vibrant colors and abstract shapes.
B2 The professor may seem dotty at times, but his eccentricity is what makes his lectures so engaging.
C1 Despite her dotty appearance, the CEO of the company is known for her sharp business acumen.
C2 The novelist's writing style is often considered dotty, blending genres and playing with narrative structure.
formal The scientist's theory was dismissed as dotty by his peers.
informal My grandma can be a bit dotty sometimes, but we love her all the same.
slang I think that guy is a little dotty in the head, if you know what I mean.
figurative The artist's use of bright colors created a dotty effect in the painting.
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