paternally

adverb (paternally)

«paternally» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a fatherly way: kind, caring or protective, like a father. tree →
On the father's side of a family. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a character may speak paternally to a younger one; Badger acts paternally to Toad and Mole. In family trees, «paternally» means through the father.

Examples

Badger spoke paternally to the young animals. tree →
He smiled paternally at the children. tree →
She is related to them paternally. tree →
The coach put his arm paternally round the boy. tree →
The old Rat looked paternally at the Mole. tree →
Paternally, her family came from Ireland. tree →

Note

Opposite: maternally (mother's side). From «paternal».

On Mova

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