fatherly
bapa
definition
adjective
he gave me such a kind and fatherly look
of, resembling, or characteristic of a father, especially in being protective and affectionate.
example
He is down-to-earth, friendly, 'fatherly' and a seemingly great representative for the conscious movement.
We thank him for having been a wonderful 'fatherly' figure to us.
It was then that I noticed he was peacefully asleep, leaving me to savour a moment of high quality 'fatherly' tenderness.
Kenny has an incredibly smooth, ultra-relaxed phone voice that evokes an image of a strong, 'fatherly' type.
Right now, everyone could use a little 'fatherly' advice.
And as he saw her making more of an effort each day, his esteem for her grew with an almost 'fatherly' affection.
My dad never really felt the need to have the 'fatherly' sit-down with me, and while my mom is very hip, she's a puppeteer.
He took on a 'fatherly' role and I started to call him dad.
He's a 'fatherly' , compassionate figure here, much concerned for the well-being of the tenants on his Sandringham estate.
God's kingdom is one of 'fatherly' and motherly compassion, not dominating majesty or slavish subjection.
Only the presence of the Huntsman provides any sort of male-oriented 'fatherly' compassion.
Is there one piece of 'fatherly' advice that sums him up?
Paul was taken aback by the 'fatherly' protective instincts that seemed to well up from deep inside him.
Then he broke into hearty laughter, and strangely, patted my shoulder in an almost 'fatherly' manner.
At the time, I think I dismissed his comment as silly 'fatherly' sentiment.
His embrace was warm and 'fatherly' , something Ashley had missed growing up.
He's being 'fatherly' and affectionate, and I can tell she's soaking it up, so I won't join them.
This is commendable because the children will continue to have 'fatherly' care, protection and support.
I was getting the 'fatherly' stuff I now realise I wasn't getting at home.
His sweaty hand grabs my shoulder in a 'fatherly' gesture as he comes to sit down on the bar stool beside me.
As I was mulling over the 'fatherliness' of the butler's smile, Sara had given a low throaty laugh, stepped up to Dayne, laced her red talons through his blond hair, and pressed her lips on his.
These were not her people, and she was far from home, and no amount of 'fatherliness' or motherliness could make it so.
It held the friendly 'fatherliness' , the smooth steel of command.
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