fatherlike

UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑːðərlaɪk/
fatherlikeadjective
more fatherlike
Comp.
most fatherlike
Super.
UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑːðərlaɪk/
Traduzioni
His fatherlike demeanor made him a natural leader.
Son attitude paternelle faisait de lui un leader naturel.
Definizioni
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.
fatherlikeadverb
UK
/ˈfɑːðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈfɑðərlaɪk/
Used occasionally to modify verbs, e.g. "He spoke fatherlike, offering gentle advice."
Traduzioni
paternellementS’emploie surtout dans un registre littéraire ou soutenu.
She smiled fatherlike, reassuring the frightened child.
Elle sourit paternellement, rassurant l’enfant effrayé.
Definizioni
In a manner resembling or characteristic of a father; protectively or paternally.
She smiled fatherlike, reassuring the frightened child.
Sinonimi
as a father
like a father
in a fatherlike manner
in a fatherly way