Paternal
Pronunciation: /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
Paternal (adjective)
- Showing care or kindness like a father.
- Related to your father's family.
- Connected to a father's role or authority.
Examples
- He showed a paternal concern for the child's well-being.
- Her paternal instincts kicked in when she saw the baby.
Common collocations: paternal instincts, paternal care, paternal affection, paternal lineage, paternal heritage