adjective
- befitting or characteristic of a good husband; showing the qualities expected of a devoted husband
Usage: somewhat archaic
Examples
- He performed his husbandly duties with great care and attention.
- His husbandly devotion was evident in how he cared for his sick wife.
- She appreciated his husbandly concern for her wellbeing.
- The old letters revealed his husbandly affection and loyalty.
- He took his husbandly responsibilities very seriously.
- His husbandly behavior set a good example for other married men.