fatherly

/'fɑ:ðəli/ Cách viết khác : (fatherlike) /'fɑ:ðəlaik/

Thân thiện

He offered fatherly advice to the young apprentice.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling or characteristic of a father: Exhibiting the qualities typically associated with a father, such as kindness, protectiveness, and guidance.
   • Kind and protective in a paternal way: Showing a caring, nurturing, and benevolent attitude similar to that of a good father.

Usage

• The adjective "fatherly" is used to describe a person's behavior, attitude, or feelings. It emphasizes warmth, care, and a protective nature.
• It is typically used before a noun (attributive position) or after linking verbs like "be," "feel," or "seem" (predicative position).

Examples

• Attributive use (before a noun):
  • He gave me some fatherly advice about managing my finances.
  • The coach had a fatherly concern for all the young players on the team.
• Predicative use (after a linking verb):
  • His tone was gentle and fatherly.
  • The old professor seemed very fatherly towards his students.

Advanced Usage

• "fatherly love": A deep, protective, and guiding affection characteristic of a father.
  • He showed fatherly love to his nephews after their parents passed away.
• "in a fatherly manner": Behaving in a way that is kind, protective, and advisory.
  • He patted the boy's shoulder in a fatherly manner.

Variants and Related Words

• Fatherlike (adj): An older or less common synonym for "fatherly," meaning having the qualities of a father.
  • His fatherlike demeanor made him popular with the children.
• Paternal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a father. (Note: "Paternal" can also refer to being related through the father's side of the family, while "fatherly" focuses more on behavior and attitude).
  • He felt a strong paternal instinct.

Synonyms

• Paternal: Of or like a father.
• Protective: Having or showing a strong wish to keep someone safe from harm.
• Avuncular: Kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person. (This specifically means "like an uncle," but is used in a similar context of kind guidance).

Antonyms

• Unfatherly: Not having or showing the qualities of a kind father.
• Neglectful: Not giving proper care or attention.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

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