18 entries under paternal topic. ×

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paternal(adjective, adverb, kind, kin, benevolence)
12
benevolent(adjective, adverb, kind, maternal)
11
patriarchal(adjective, adverb, kind, parent)
10
benign(adjective, adverb, kind, maternal)
10
protective(adjective, adverb, kind, maternal)
10
supportive(adjective, adverb, protective, maternal)
8
indulgent(adjective, adverb, maternal, patriarchal)
8
kind(adjective, adverb, protective, parent)
7
caring(adjective, friendly, warm, sympathetic, loving)
7
kindly(adjective, adverb)
7
maternal(adjective, benevolence, kindred)
7
parental(adjective, nature, quality)
4
affectionate(adjective, adverb, kind, parent)
4
forbearing(adjective, adverb, maternal, patriarchal)
3
solicitous
3
tender(adjective, adverb, kind, parent)
1
wise
0
parently(adverb, patriarchal)
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APASmart Define. (2015). fatherly thesaurus. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/fatherly/thesaurus/synonyms
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