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In a solicitous way
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paternally
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Word definitions for paternally in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. In a paternal manner; fatherly.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Paternally \Pa*ter"nal*ly\, adv. In a paternal manner.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adv. in a paternal manner; "he behaves very paternally toward his young bride"
Usage examples of paternally.
The lion politely and paternally drew back, and watched the young people enjoying themselves.
He glanced across to September, found the giant smiling paternally and nodding slowly.
He now looked for a pretty scene in recompense:--Richard leading up his wife to him, and both being welcomed by him paternally, and so held one ostentatious minute in his embrace.
Richard was coming, as all were to be happy, his wisdom embraced them all paternally as the author of their happiness.
For a moment he stopped at the window and waved paternally to the little Tsarevitch, who played in the park with the grand-duchesses.