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Fatherly
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fahtherlee
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Simple meaning
What does Fatherly mean?
Kind and protective like a father.
Dictionary definition
Kind, protective, or caring in a way associated with a good father.
Example sentences
Fatherly in a sentence
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He gave fatherly advice.
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The coach had a fatherly manner.
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Fatherly care is supportive, patient, and protective.
Synonyms
Words like Fatherly
protectiveHelping keep someone safe.
fatherRelated word that supports the meaning of fatherly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncaringNot showing care or concern.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fatherly, depending on context.
Word family
Fatherly word family
Base word
fatherly
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Practice 1
What does fatherly mean?
Fatherly means kind and protective like a father.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatherly?
Protective is close in meaning to fatherly in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatherly?
Uncaring contrasts with fatherly.
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