dadly
dadly adjective: of, relating to, or typical of a dad (father).
Adjective
dadly (comparative dadlier or more dadly, superlative dadliest or most dadly)
- Of, relating to, or typical of a dad (father).
- By the light of the kerosene lamp, she washed the dishes while Cody dried them. The humdrum domesticity of the task didn't defuse the sexual vibe between them, but Noah harrumphed from time to time in a dadly way to make sure both were aware of his presence in the cabin.2005, Janet Dailey, Let's Be Jolly
- “Night, son,” my dad says, and he gives my chicken-bone shoulder a dadly squeeze. He's pretty cool, my dad!2015, Sally Warner, EllRay Jakes The Recess King!
Synonyms of dadly
Forms of dadly
| comparative | dadlier |
|---|---|
| comparative | more dadly |
| superlative | dadliest |
| superlative | most dadly |
Origin of dadly
From dad + -ly.
Questions about dadly
- What does dadly mean?
- Dadly means of, relating to, or typical of a dad (father).
- What part of speech is dadly?
- Dadly is an adjective.
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