1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a grandfather; showing the affection, wisdom, or protective care typical of a grandfather

Examples

• He gave his grandson a grandfatherly smile and ruffled his hair.
• The old coach took a grandfatherly interest in the young players' development.
• She appreciated his grandfatherly advice about life and relationships.
• He spoke in a grandfatherly tone, patient and warm.
• The grandfatherly figure in the story mentored the protagonist through difficult times.
• His grandfatherly manner put everyone at ease during the family gathering.