filial

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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

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

What begins as a fulfillment of Michael’s filial duty evolves into a philosophical pilgrimage, away from civilization’s destructive conflicts toward direct communion with nature.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Traditionally, offspring have been expected to support their elders and demonstrate filial piety above all else.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

I know that the awful accusation struck not so much at my filial love as at the foundation of my new existence.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou