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fatherly

/ˈfɑːðəli/

/ˈfɑːðərli/

Translations

fatherlyadjective

more fatherly

Comp.

most fatherly

Super.

/ˈfɑːðəli/

/ˈfɑːðərli/

He gave me a fatherly advice.

Он дал мне отцовский совет.

Additional translations

Synonyms

fatherlyadverb

/ˈfɑːðəli/

/ˈfɑðɚli/

Used, though rarely, as an adverb meaning ‘in a fatherly manner’.

Synonyms

in a fatherly manner

in a fatherly way

fatherlyadjective

Characteristic of or befitting a father, especially in being protective, caring, and nurturing.

He gave her a fatherly hug, offering comfort and reassurance.

fatherlyadverb

In a manner characteristic of a caring or protective father.

He spoke fatherly, guiding the children through their worries.