grandfatherly

[ gran-fah-ther-lee, grand- ]

adjective

1. of or characteristic of a grandfather.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandfatherly¹

First recorded in 1815–25; grandfather + -ly

Example Sentences

"I reckon this would be another clock," said the Gentle Shepherd, staring at a grandfatherly shape in the corner.

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Isn't it really amusing to see the grandfatherly concern that Bolton has for our cooking-stove?

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I learned to milk when I was a shaver on my vacations at a grandfatherly farm.

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"I wish our grandfatherly minds had managed as well," said Jeff.

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We have never given either voice or vote for any form of injustice, however specious, or plausible, or grandfatherly.

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