adjective. Of, like, or appropriate to a father.

adjective. Showing the affection of a father.

adverb. In a manner befitting a father.

In the manner of a father.

Pertaining or proper to a father: as, fatherly authority.

Due from a father; like a kind father in affection and care; tender; paternal; protecting; careful: as, fatherly care or affection.

Synonyms Fatherly, Paternal, Parental. Fatherly represents that which is more kind or tender or forbearing; paternal and parental represent that which is more strict or official.

adjective. Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful.

adjective. Of or pertaining to a father.

adjective. Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

adjective. Characteristic of fathers, paternal.

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

"Ward had been told this by Spinney, who took what he called a fatherly interest in St. Cuthbert's, though it must be an exorbitant kind of interest which makes a man recommend a lot of freshers, or anybody else, to mix punch with champagne and port."

paternal  

affable  benevolent  brotherly  compassionate  condescend  

affectionate  amiable  ancestorial  ancestral  benevolent