fatherly
/'fɑ:ðəli/ Cách viết khác : (fatherlike) /'fɑ:ðəlaik/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
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