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paternal

adjective

/pəˈtɜːrnəl/

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

paternal instinct

fatherly, protective, caring, nurturing, benevolent

maternal, neglectful

paternal care, paternal rights, paternal love, paternal influence

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

one-sided; involving only one party

promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial

soft, limp, or lacking firmness

Presented in a subtle and restrained way.

causing surprise or astonishment