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FATHERLIKE

Dictionary entry overview: What does fatherlike mean?

• FATHERLIKE (adjective)
The adjective FATHERLIKE has 1 sense:

1. like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

Familiarity information: FATHERLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• FATHERLIKE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

Synonyms:

fatherlike; fatherly

Similar:

paternal (characteristic of a father)

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