ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Daughterly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Daughterly is an adjective meaning Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

Example Sentences

She had lost so much weight her magnificent head looked vulnerable on its swan-like neck, and this new delicacy, this suggestion of mortal time working on her just as it works on everybody, spoke to me more loudly than any of the old accusations of daughterly neglect ever had.

Synonyms for daughterly

Depending on context, synonyms include filial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include filial, granddaughterly, dadly, paternal, maternal, sisterly.

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