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fatherly | paternally |

As an adjective fatherly

is characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

As an adverb paternally is

in a paternal manner; fatherly.

fatherly

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.
    • fatherly advice
  • Characteristic of fathers, paternal.

    • paternally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a paternal manner; fatherly.

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