Definition of Fatherly

1. Adjective. Like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective.

Exact synonyms: Fatherlike
Similar to: Paternal
Derivative terms: Father, Fatherliness

Definition of Fatherly

1. a. Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful.

Definition of Fatherly

1. Adjective. Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood. ¹

2. Adjective. Characteristic of fathers, paternal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fatherly

1. paternal [adj] - See also: paternal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fatherly

fatherers
fatherhood
fatherhoods
fathering
fatherland
fatherlands
fatherlasher
fatherlashers
fatherless
fatherlessness
fatherlike
fatherliness
fatherlinesses
fatherly (current term)
fathers
fathers-in-law
fathers-to-be
fathers of chapel
fathership
fatherships
fathom
fathomable
fathomed
fathomer
fathomers
fathometer
fathoming
fathomless

Literary usage of Fatherly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Illustrations of the Book of Proverbs by William Arnot (1863)
"A fatherly WORD ON fatherly CORRECTION. XIX. A fatherly WORD ON fatherly CORRECTION. " My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary ..."

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