fatherliness
nounUK /ˈfɑːðəlinəs/
US /ˈfɑːðərlinəs/
The kind, caring way a dad acts toward his children.
Her fatherliness showed in the gentle way she helped the lost puppy find its way home.
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2. The qualities that make someone seem like a good father.
His fatherliness made him the favorite uncle at every family gathering.
3. A fatherly feeling or attitude toward others.
The coach's fatherliness helped the young players feel safe and confident.
4. The state of being like a father in behavior or manner.
There was a quiet fatherliness in the way he taught the boys to fish.