fatherly (Meaning)
fatherly (s)
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
fatherly (a.)
Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful.
Of or pertaining to a father.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fatherly
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Antonyms:
- uncaring
- remote
- unconcerned
- indifferent
- standoffish
- standoffish
- remote
- cool
- offish
- distant
- dry
- antisocial
- unbending
- offish
- distant
- cool
- pitiless
- unfeeling
- unloving
- aloof
- antisocial
- frosty
- pitiless
- detached
- dry
- unfeeling
- indifferent
- reserved
- frosty
- reserved
- unbending
- detached
- unconcerned
- aloof
- uncaring
- unloving
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fatherly Sentence Examples
- The fatherly advice he gave me helped me navigate through the difficult situation.
- The fatherly figure in my life provided me with guidance and support when I needed it the most.
- He exuded a fatherly presence, reassuring others with his calm and caring demeanor.
- The warmth of his fatherly embrace brought comfort and a sense of safety.
- With fatherly patience, he taught me valuable life lessons, nurturing my growth and development.
- His fatherly love was unconditional and unwavering, always there for me no matter what.
- The fatherly bond we share is one of the most precious things in my life.
- Fatherly pride beamed in his eyes as he watched his children succeed.
- Seeking fatherly wisdom, I turned to him for advice and perspective.
- The fatherly instinct within him guided his decisions, always putting the well-being of his family first.
FAQs About the word fatherly
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protectiveLike a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful., Of or pertaining to a
motherly, sentimental, brotherly, sisterly,romantic, mushy, sappy, lovey-dovey, amatory, erotic
uncaring, remote, unconcerned, indifferent, standoffish, standoffish, remote, cool, offish,distant
The fatherly advice he gave me helped me navigate through the difficult situation.
The fatherly figure in my life provided me with guidance and support when I needed it the most.
He exuded a fatherly presence, reassuring others with his calm and caring demeanor.
The warmth of his fatherly embrace brought comfort and a sense of safety.
