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fatherly
UK
/ˈfɑːðəli/
US
/ˈfɑːðərli/
Translations
more fatherly
Comp.
most fatherly
Super.
UK
/ˈfɑːðəli/
US
/ˈfɑːðərli/
He gave her a fatherly hug, offering comfort and reassurance.
Il lui a fait une étreinte paternelle, lui apportant du réconfort et des assurances.
UK
/ˈfɑːðəli/
US
/ˈfɑðɚli/
Used, though rarely, as an adverb meaning ‘in a fatherly manner’.
He spoke fatherly, guiding the children through their worries.
Il leur a parlé paternellement, guidant les enfants à travers leurs inquiétudes.
Synonyms
Definitions
He gave her a fatherly hug, offering comfort and reassurance.
He spoke fatherly, guiding the children through their worries.