Paternal — synonyms, paternal antonyms, definition

1. paternal (a)

ancestral benevolent benign consanguine devoted familial fatherly indulgent kind patriarchal patrimonial protecting protective solicitous tender tribal

2. paternal (Adjective)

agnate agnatic maternal parental maternal

paternal (Adjective) — Belonging to or inherited from one's father. ex. "spent his childhood on the paternal farm" ex. "paternal traits"

paternal (Adjective) — Characteristic of a father.

paternal (Adjective) — Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. ex. "paternal guidance"

paternal (Adjective) — Related on the father's side. ex. "a paternal aunt"

fatherliness paternal quality