Fatherly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐ง
fatherly
[ หfษหรฐษrli ]
relationship
of, like, or suitable for a father, especially in being kind, protective, or authoritative
Synonyms
guiding, parental, paternal, protective
Examples of usage
- He had a kind, fatherly smile.
- She sought his fatherly advice.
behavior
in a manner characteristic of a father, especially in being kind, protective, or authoritative
Synonyms
authoritatively, paternally, protectively
Examples of usage
- He looked at her fatherly.
- He treated the young boy fatherly.
Translations
Translations of the word "fatherly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น paternal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช vรคterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebapakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะบัะฒััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ojcowski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ถ่ฆชใใใ
๐ซ๐ท paternel
๐ช๐ธ paternal
๐น๐ท babacan
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฒ์ง๋ค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ otcovskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otcovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ถไบฒ่ฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤetovski
๐ฎ๐ธ fรถรฐurlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะบะตะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atalฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ paternal
Word origin
The word 'fatherly' is derived from the noun 'father,' which has roots in Old English 'fรฆder.' The concept of fatherhood and the associated characteristics of being kind, protective, and authoritative have been valued in various cultures throughout history. The adjective 'fatherly' encapsulates these qualities and is commonly used to describe behavior or traits resembling those of a father figure.
See also: fatherhood, fathering, fatherland, forefathers.