Filial

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪliəl/

Definitions of filial

adjective relating to or befitting a son or daughter; having a relation like that of a child to a parent

Example Sentences

A1 She has a strong filial bond with her parents.

A2 Filial piety is an important value in many cultures.

B1 The character's filial duty drove the plot of the story.

B2 He demonstrated his filial devotion by caring for his elderly mother.

C1 The novel explores themes of filial obligation and loyalty.

C2 Her filial love for her family was evident in everything she did.

Examples of filial in a Sentence

formal The filial duty of caring for elderly parents is important in many cultures.

informal I have a strong filial bond with my siblings.

slang My friend is always there for me, he's like my filial bro.

figurative The tree's branches reached out like filial connections to the ground below.

Grammatical Forms of filial

• past tense: filialed
• plural: filials
• comparative: more filial
• superlative: most filial
• present tense: filials
• future tense: will filial
• perfect tense: have filialed
• continuous tense: is filialing
• singular: filial
• positive degree: filial
• infinitive: to filial
• gerund: filialing
• participle: filialed

Origin and Evolution of filial

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'filial' originated from the Latin word 'filialis', which is derived from 'filius' meaning 'son' or 'child'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the relationship between a parent and child, the meaning of 'filial' has evolved to encompass any relationship characterized by loyalty, respect, and duty, not just within a family context.