husbandly
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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related to or suited to a husband
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assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn
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befitting or characteristic of a husband
