paternally
UK/pəˈtɜːnəli/US/pә'tә:nәli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a fatherly manner.
以父亲般的方式。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpaternalfather
+
-lyrelating to, having the nature of
=paternally
paternal + -ly (adverb) = in a fatherly way.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He patted the boy's shoulder paternally.