parentlike

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From parent +‎ -like.

Adjective

[edit]

parentlike (comparative more parentlike, superlative most parentlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a parent.
    • 2008 February 17, Jessica Bruder, “Up All Night”, in New York Times[1]:
      With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home.
[edit]