Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Paternal

• (a.) Of or pertaining to a father; fatherly; showing the disposition of a father; guiding or instructing as a father; as, paternal care.
• (a.) Received or derived from a father; hereditary; as, a paternal estate.

Synonyms of Paternal

• Parental
• Maternal
• Agnate
• Agnatic

Antonyms of Paternal

• Maternal
• Filial

Homophones of Paternal