fa·ther·ly 
/ˈfɑ:ðɚli/ adjective
/ˈfɑ:ðɚli/ adjective [more fatherly; most fatherly] : of a father
▪ fatherly [=paternal] responsibilities : resembling a father ▪ a fatherly old man : showing the affection or concern of a father ▪ fatherly advice ▪ He took a fatherly interest in the careers of younger writers.
▪ fatherly [=paternal] responsibilities : resembling a father ▪ a fatherly old man : showing the affection or concern of a father ▪ fatherly advice ▪ He took a fatherly interest in the careers of younger writers.
