FATHERLINESS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word fatherliness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word fatherliness. (close relations)

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	avuncular				adjectiveadj
	adjective • resembling an uncle in kindness or indulgence • being or relating to an uncle
	fatherly				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
	paternal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • belonging to or inherited from one's father • characteristic of a father • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite • related on the father's side
	paternalistic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • benevolent but sometimes intrusive
	patriarchal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line • relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
	protective				adjectiveadj
	adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
	paternal quality				nounn
	noun • the benignity and protectiveness of or befitting a father

Best Hypernyms For FATHERLINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fatherliness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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