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fatherly
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fatherly
(adjective)
fatherly
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚli/
adjective
fatherly
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚli/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FATHERLY
[
more fatherly; most fatherly
]
:
of a father
fatherly
[=
paternal
] responsibilities
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resembling a father
a
fatherly
old man
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showing the affection or concern of a father
fatherly
advice
He took a
fatherly
interest in the careers of younger writers.
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