husbandly

Thân thiện

He took on husbandly tasks such as fixing the fence.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Related to or suited to a husband: Describes something pertaining to the role, duties, or qualities expected of a husband.
   • Befitting or characteristic of a husband: Describes actions, behaviors, or attributes that are considered appropriate, typical, or commendable for a husband.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn and fixing things around the house.
  • She appreciated his husbandly concern for her well-being.
  • His husbandly devotion was evident in the way he cared for his family.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to describe actions or attitudes that fulfill the traditional or expected social role of a husband, such as providing, protecting, or showing dedicated care for one's spouse and family.
  • In his letter, he expressed his husbandly love and commitment.

Variants and Related Words

• Husband (n): A married man considered in relation to his spouse.
• Husbandlike (adj): Similar in meaning to "husbandly," though less common.
• Husbandhood (n): The state or condition of being a husband.

Synonyms

• Conjugal: Pertaining to marriage or the relationship between spouses.
• Matrimonial: Relating to marriage.
• Spousal: Of or relating to a spouse.

Antonyms

• Unhusbandly: Not befitting a husband.
• Wifely: Befitting or characteristic of a wife. (This is not a direct antonym but describes the corresponding spousal role.)

Related Phrases

• While "husbandly" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms, it relates to concepts expressed in phrases like:
  • To act the husband: To behave in a way expected of a husband.
  • Husbandly virtues: Qualities such as fidelity, responsibility, and care considered ideal in a husband.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. related to or suited to a husband
   • assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn
2. befitting or characteristic of a husband