paternally

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Adverbial paternally has 1 sense

paternally - in a paternal manner; "he behaves very paternally toward his young bride"
Derived from adjective paternal₂

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Paternally

Adverb

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a father; in a fatherly manner.

Example sentences:

He paternally warned his son about the dangers of reckless driving.
The old man smiled paternally at the young girl sitting next to him.

2. Inherently influenced or guided by paternal lineage or traits.

Example sentences:

She inherited her father's paternally distinctive nose.
He naturally possesses a paternally calm and patient demeanor.

3. In relation to the male parent or the male side of a family.

Example sentences:

The paternally inherited genetic disorder runs in their family.
He wanted to learn more about his paternally extended family.