fatherly

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/ˈfɑːðəli/ English

Definitions

adjective

Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.“fatherly advice”
Characteristic of fathers, paternal.

Related words

Synonyms

fatherlike paternal loving parental forefatherly patricentric stepfatherly patriarchal filial godfatherly paterfamiliar husbandly patriarchical paterfamilial mama-bear philoprogenitive

Associated

affection advice doll figure feelings attitude love concern god toward manner relationship

Rhymes

grandfatherly father early father lee

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