paternal

/pətˈɜːnə‍l/

/pəˈtɝnəɫ/

paternal

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

antonyms : maternal

referring to qualities, characteristics, or actions associated with a male parent in general

synonyms : maternal

antonyms : filial

relating to or inherited from one's father or the father's side of the family

related on the father's side

synonyms : agnate

Examples

1. - Yeah, maybe the aliens have paternal issues.

2. You have paternal instincts.

3. Sunfish males, surprisingly, are quite paternal in their taking care of their eventual offspring.

4. Your paternal grandfather has two generations of paternity uncertainty.