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fatherliness
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fatherliness has 1 sense
  1. fatherliness, paternal quality - the benignity and protectiveness of or befitting a father; "the gentleness and fatherliness of the strange old man eased her fears"
    --1 is a kind of parental quality

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Dictionary Term: Fatherliness

Description

Fatherliness refers to the attributes, qualities, or behavior associated with being a father or characteristic of a fatherly figure.

Sample Sentences

  1. His fatherliness was evident in the way he patiently listened to his children's problems.
  2. The teacher's fatherliness extended beyond the classroom as he became a mentor to many of his students.
  3. Showing fatherliness, he protected his family during difficult times, always ensuring their well-being.

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