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filial

[fil-ee-uhl] / ˈfɪl i əl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to a son or daughter
Synonyms
STRONG
daughterly
WEAK


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As Hyllus, the son of Hercules and Dejanira, David Portillo was similarly impressive, his bright, easy tenor and excellent diction assets in his ardent filial devotion and wooing of Iole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The humanity of his character, concealed in his early filial interactions, will not be denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

For generations, China has relied on filial piety to fill the gaps in elderly care.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

This probably isn't out of filial love or really even to gain any good-faith, boss-b***h news headlines.

From Salon • May 27, 2023

But despair, more than filial duty, made me compliant.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein



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