paternally

• Наречие, означающее «по-отцовски» или «как отец». Описывает действия или поведение, которые являются защитными, заботливыми или авторитетными, что обычно ассоциируется с фигурой отца.

An adverb meaning "in a fatherly manner" or "like a father." It describes actions or behaviors that are protective, caring, or authoritative in a way typically associated with a father figure.

1. In a fatherly mannerC1formal

   In a way that relates to or resembles a father, especially in showing care, protection, or authority.

   По-отцовски

   • He spoke paternally to the young intern, offering advice.
   • She was treated paternally by the older manager.
   • The teacher paternally guided the student through the difficult assignment.

   Synonymsbenevolentlyindulgentlyprotectively

   Antonymsmaternally

2. C1formal

   In a way that relates to or is inherited from the father's side of the family.

   По отцовской линии

   • The estate was passed down paternally through generations.
   • He inherited the property paternally from his grandfather.
   • The surname is transmitted paternally in many cultures.

   Synonymspatrilineally

   Antonymsmaternally