paternal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mr. Cheadle matches the subdued gravity of Ms. Edebiri’s turn, although his tender solicitude has an affecting paternal pride and warmth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Prader-Willi syndrome stems from the loss of function of specific genes on the paternal copy of chromosome 15.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
His paternal grandparents, Max and Minnie Moritz, were among swathes of relatives killed during the Holocaust.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Sam Dalrymple has real Raj pedigree, his paternal grandfather being Hew Hamilton-Dalrymple, the aide-de-camp to Frank Messervy, the first commander in chief of the army of independent Pakistan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Their son, Henrietta’s paternal great-grandfather Edmund, took his owner’s last name, which lost the s to become Pleasant.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing paternal
It's All in the Family
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Father's Day Words
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
