Fatherly

Synonyms of fatherly

• parental
• paternal
• patriarchal

Antonyms of fatherly

• unfatherly
• nonpaternal
• nonparental

Collocations of fatherly

fatherly love

Frequency: 90 %

His fatherly love for his children knew no bounds.

fatherly figure

Frequency: 80 %

He was a fatherly figure to all the children in the neighborhood.

fatherly advice

Frequency: 70 %

He always gives me great fatherly advice when I need help.

fatherly pride

Frequency: 65 %

He beamed with fatherly pride as he watched his daughter graduate.

fatherly instincts

Frequency: 50 %

His fatherly instincts told him something was wrong with his son.

Idiomatic Expressions for fatherly

• Phrase: fatherly touch
  Meaning: a gentle and comforting gesture or action that conveys a sense of paternal care and protection
  Usage: The coach's fatherly touch reassured the young athlete before the big game.