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fatherlike

UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑːðərlaɪk/

Translations

fatherlikeadverb
UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑðərlaɪk/
Used occasionally to modify verbs, e.g. "He spoke fatherlike, offering gentle advice."
Synonyms
as a father
like a father
in a fatherlike manner
in a fatherly way
paternally
fatherlikeadjective
more fatherlike
Comp.
most fatherlike
Super.
UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑːðərlaɪk/
He gave me a fatherlike advice.
Он дал мне отцовский совет.
Additional translations
отеческий
Synonyms
fatherly
caring
nurturing
protective
paternal

Definitions

fatherlikeadverb
In a manner resembling or characteristic of a father; protectively or paternally.
She smiled fatherlike, reassuring the frightened child.
fatherlikeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a father, especially in being protective, caring, or authoritative.
His fatherlike demeanor made him a natural leader among the group, always looking out for everyone's well-being.
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