adv
Meaning 1
In a paternal manner; fatherly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
paternally
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Canada, US: /pəˈtɝnəli/
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a paternal manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he behaves very paternally toward his young bride
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English paternal Middle English -ly English -ly English paternally From paternal + -ly.