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fatherly definition
fatherly |
Overview of adj fatherly The adj fatherly has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. fatherly, fatherlike -- (like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective) 2. fatherly -- (showing the affection of a father) Antonyms of adj fatherly 2 senses of fatherly Sense 1 fatherly, fatherlike INDIRECT (VIA paternal) -> maternal Sense 2 fatherly INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving Similarity of adj fatherly 2 senses of fatherly Sense 1 fatherly, fatherlike => paternal (vs. maternal) Sense 2 fatherly => loving (vs. unloving) Attributes of adj fatherly Familiarity of adj fatherly fatherly used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj fatherly fatherly Overview of adj fatherly The adj fatherly has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. fatherly, fatherlike -- (like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective) 2. fatherly -- (showing the affection of a father)
fatherly definition