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Husbandly

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adj. Having the characteristics of a husband.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. Frugal; thrifty.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Like a (good) husband.

Frugal; thrifty.

Frugally; economically.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

adj. befitting or characteristic of a husband

adj. related to or suited to a husband

Word Usage

"For instance, Hoke's response to Daisy's complaints can easily come across as a father talking to a child, so Falcone said she had to make sure his reactions had a more "husbandly" feeling to draw the right effect."

Equivalent

domestic

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

frugal thrifty

Same Context

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