Patriarchally
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a patriarchal manner.
"‘Yes,’ continued Takesure, darting pleading glances at my father, who remained patriarchally impervious and stern."
Example
More examples"‘Yes,’ continued Takesure, darting pleading glances at my father, who remained patriarchally impervious and stern."
Etymology
From patriarchal + -ly.