PATERNAL Synonyms
There are 14 synonyms of the word
paternal.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word paternal. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word paternal. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PATERNAL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | caring | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | fatherly | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | guiding | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 4 | loving | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | paternalistic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | patriarchal | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | protective | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | responsible | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | supportive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | nurturing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | agnate | nounn | ||||
| 12 | agnatic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | maternal | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | parental | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For PATERNAL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
paternal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
ancestor
forebear
forefather
predecessor
progenitor
sire
