adverb
- in a manner relating to or befitting a son or daughter; with the respect and affection due from a child to a parent
Usage: formal; often used in literary or religious contexts
Examples
- She filially cared for her aging parents throughout their final years.
- He filially honored his mother's wishes in all important decisions.
- The son filially attended to his father's needs without complaint.
- They filially maintained the family traditions passed down through generations.
- She spoke filially of her parents' sacrifices and wisdom.