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FATHERLY Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word fatherly. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word fatherly. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for FATHERLY

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fatherlike
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

avuncular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• resembling an uncle in kindness or indulgence

• being or relating to an uncle

paternal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• belonging to or inherited from one's father

• characteristic of a father

• relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

adjective satellite

• related on the father's side

paternalistic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• benevolent but sometimes intrusive

patriarchal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

• relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank

Alternatives for FATHERLIKE

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