| Main Entry: | fatherlike |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fatherly |
Synonyms: |
affectionate, benevolent, benign, forbearing, indulgent, kind, kindly, parental, paternal, patriarchal, protective, supportive, tender |
| Main Entry: | paternal |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fatherly |
Synonyms: |
benevolent, concerned, fatherlike, patrilineal, patrimonial, protective, solicitous, vigilant |
Antonyms: |
maternal |