fatherly
Translation
fatherly, paternal
Examples
He gave me some fatherly advice.
He gave me some fatherly advice.
She appreciated his fatherly concern.
She appreciated his fatherly concern.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) like or typical of a kind father He offered some fatherly advice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paternal, protective, kind
Etymology
From 'father' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'like a father'.
Memory Tips
Think of the qualities of a good father: kind, protective, wise. That's what 'fatherly' describes.