adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or characteristic of a parent.

   "With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home."

Example

More examples

"With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home."

Etymology

From parent + -like.

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