1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a father; showing the affection, care, or authority of a father

Examples

• He gave his son fatherly advice about choosing a career.
• The coach took a fatherly interest in all his young players.
• She appreciated his fatherly concern when she was going through a difficult time.
• His fatherly tone reassured the nervous child.
• The teacher's fatherly guidance helped many students succeed.
• He offered fatherly wisdom from his years of experience.