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synonyms for more fatherly

  • fatherly
  • maternal
  • paternal
  • affectionate
  • benevolent
  • benign
  • caring
  • comforting
  • devoted
  • fond
  • forbearing
  • gentle
  • indulgent
  • kind
  • loving
  • matriarchal
  • motherly
  • patriarchal
  • protective
  • sheltering
  • supportive
  • tender
  • warm
  • watchful
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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to more fatherly, such as: fatherly, maternal, paternal, affectionate, benevolent, and benign.
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How to use more fatherly in a sentence

No individual experience of fatherhood could make such men as he more fatherly.
MY WIFE AND IHARRIET BEECHER STOWE
His visitor paid no heed to his withdrawal; but opened out the note-book with a more fatherly pat.
THE DEATH OF THE LIONHENRY JAMES
For Garstang could not have been more fatherly and considerate to her.
CURSED BY A FORTUNEGEORGE MANVILLE FENN
His manner had lost nothing in warmth; indeed it was, if possible, more fatherly than ever.
THE BOSS OF WIND RIVERDAVID GOODGER (GOODGER@PYTHON.ORG)
Trusting he would prove more fatherly than he looked, I held out my paper.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, VOL. 146, APRIL 15, 1914VARIOUS
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