Grandfatherly

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Characteristic of or befitting a grandfather.
  • adj. Having the qualities of a grandfather.
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  • adj. In the manner of a grandfather
  • adj. Having the characteristics of a grandfather
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adj. Like a grandfather in age or manner; kind; benignant; indulgent.
    • Word Usage
    "Gilbertson comes back for another bite investment vehicle as "grandfatherly" -- but don't interpret that as a hint towards retirement."
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    kind    benignant    indulgent   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    unlifelike    dicky    ill-boding    troops'    gold-bowed   
     
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