grandfatherly
pronunciation
How to pronounce grandfatherly in British English:
UK ['grændˌfɑ:ðəlɪ]
How to pronounce grandfatherly in American English:
US ['grændˌfɑðəlɪ]
Word Origin
- grandfatherly (adj.)
- 1824, from grandfather + -ly (1).
Example
- 1. He 's now 70 years old , considered a grandfatherly shaman , and is somewhat reclusive .
- 2. Mr. wen has a grandfatherly demeanor , and appears compassionate .
- 3. Whenever I see his former photos , or majestic-looking , or grandfatherly good-natured , total feel is so kind , also always breaks down in tears .
- 4. Yet there is more , and it is why einstein transcends mere genius and has become our culture 's grandfatherly icon .
- 5. " We 're not worried about this , " jackson said in his best grandfatherly voice .