parental
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: having the quality or nature of a parent
Synonyms:
affectionate
benevolent
benign
caring
comforting
devoted
fatherly
fond
forbearing
gentle
indulgent
kind
loving
maternal
matriarchal
motherly
paternal
patriarchal
protective
sheltering
supportive
tender
warm
watchful
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