fatherlike
/ˈfɑðərˌlaɪk/
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a father, especially in being protective, caring, or kind.
- His fatherlike smile made everyone in the room feel safe.
- The old coach had a fatherlike way of encouraging his young players.
- She appreciated his fatherlike concern when she was feeling homesick.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a manner that is typical of a father; protectively or kindly.
- She acted fatherlike toward her younger cousins, making sure they were safe.
- He spoke fatherlike to the frightened child, calming her down.
- The teacher patted the student on the shoulder fatherlike.