Get to know Fatherly better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like paternal or loving.
Fatherly meaning
- Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.
- Befitting of a father; protective, paternal.
Using Fatherly
- The main meaning on this page is: Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood. | Befitting of a father; protective, paternal.
- Useful related words include: fatherlike, paternal, loving.
- In the example corpus, fatherly often appears in combinations such as: fatherly role, fatherly figure, his fatherly.
Context around Fatherly
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 12 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Fatherly
- In this selection, "fatherly" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, almost, good, smothering, role, figure and love stand out and add context to how "fatherly" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a good fatherly pastor and and an almost fatherly figure. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "fatherly" sits close to words such as abbe, abdollahian and abergavenny, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with fatherly
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He shows me much fatherly love. (6 words)
The patriarch gave a fatherly smile at his son growing up. (11 words)
Many fans saw the original Optimus Prime as an almost fatherly figure. (12 words)
I think it is because he recognized in me, long before that tree discussion, his own independent disposition that he was able to support my dreams instead of trying to deter me or quash my spirit with smothering fatherly concern. (40 words)
Though I have endeavored to compensate and make-up for my failings, I wish that I had done certain fatherly things in the shaping of his character, potential, and purpose when he was much younger. (35 words)
Luis Jimenez, 60, was wrapping up his morning shift when something caught his fatherly eye - a five-year-old girl walking on the sidewalk by herself near 160th and Broadway on Tuesday afternoon. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
From the moment our father died in February 1967, Yaya assumed a fatherly role.
However, despite herself, she begins building a mentorship relationship with’s biggest contradiction Sophie, a brotherly relationship with stoic Eliot, a fatherly relationship with Nate, and a romantic relationship with Hardison.
Instead, I eagerly look forward to more of such fatherly guidance, as it is invaluable for my personal growth and development,” he stated.
Many fans saw the original Optimus Prime as an almost fatherly figure.
Alfie Jones, Cherie’s son, said that Dave “played a fatherly role in my life”.
During that time I got to experience him as a good fatherly pastor and as a friend.
Expressing gratitude for their fatherly role in restoring peace during the State’s political crisis, the governor said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the distinguished elders present.
I just want to thank Mr President for his fatherly intervention to give those children a pardon.
I think it is because he recognized in me, long before that tree discussion, his own independent disposition that he was able to support my dreams instead of trying to deter me or quash my spirit with smothering fatherly concern.
Luis Jimenez, 60, was wrapping up his morning shift when something caught his fatherly eye - a five-year-old girl walking on the sidewalk by herself near 160th and Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.
Reading that email, I thought of Jim Munro, the fatherly figure once at the helm of a majority-female staff.
Since he retired from public life, the former head of state has been front and centre in national development discourse, playing the fatherly role both physically and spiritually.
The patriarch gave a fatherly smile at his son growing up.
Though he claimed the decision was made out of fatherly love, his explanation also attacked the investigation of his son and, implicitly, his own Justice Department.
Verse 4 is a bit from King Solomon where he gives out fatherly advice to his sons.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there including those who step in a fatherly way for those kids that need it.
He shows me much fatherly love.
Stating that most men come from broken family structures with absent fathers and young boys having to take up fatherly roles and it takes a toll.
Though I have endeavored to compensate and make-up for my failings, I wish that I had done certain fatherly things in the shaping of his character, potential, and purpose when he was much younger.
To try to make me feel at home, Norgay attempted a fatherly rugby tackle on me while I was paddling.
Common combinations with fatherly
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: