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fatherly
[
fah
-
th
er-lee
]
Main Entry:
fatherly
[
fah
-
th
er-lee
]
Show IPA
/
ˈfɑ
ðər
li
/
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Part of Speech:
adverb
Definition:
parently
Synonyms:
affectionate
,
benevolent
,
benign
, forbearing,
indulgent
,
kind
,
kindly
, paternal, patriarchal,
protective
,
supportive
,
tender
Antonyms:
maternally, motherly
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