grandfatherly

grandfatherly Definition

grand·fa·therly (--lē)

adjective

of a grandfather
having traits considered typical of grandfathers; kindly, indulgent, benign, etc.

grandfatherly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

figure: As mentioned in previous weeks, President Mandela was extremely gracious to our team coming across as a lovable grandfatherly figure.

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