husbandlike
Definition
Adjective: "Husbandlike" describes qualities or behaviors that are characteristic of a husband, especially those considered appropriate, responsible, or admirable in a husband. It often implies traits such as care, support, loyalty, or competence in managing a household.
Usage Examples
- (He showed the responsible, caring qualities expected of a husband.)
- (He managed money in a way typical of a dependable husband.)
Advanced Usage
- "in a husbandlike manner": behaving with the traditional virtues of a husband.
- He acted in a husbandlike manner, always putting his wife’s needs first. (He behaved with the care and responsibility expected of a husband.)
Variants and Related Words
- Husband (n): a married man.
- Her husband is a kind and patient person. (The man she is married to.)
- Husbandly (adj): relating to or characteristic of a husband; similar to "husbandlike" but slightly more formal.
- His husbandly duties include helping with the children. (Duties typical of a husband.)
- Husbandry (n): the care and management of resources, especially farming or household affairs (not directly related to marriage).
- Good animal husbandry ensures healthy livestock. (Proper management of farm animals.)
Synonyms
- Wifely: characteristic of a wife (the feminine counterpart).
- Spousal: relating to a spouse (either husband or wife).
Related Idioms
- A good husband: a man who fulfills his role as a spouse well.
- He is a good husband, always supportive and hardworking. (He is an exemplary husband.)
Note: "Husbandlike" is a somewhat old-fashioned or formal term, rarely used in modern everyday speech. It is more common in literary or descriptive contexts.