paternalistic
paternalistic · more paternalistic · most paternalistic
The quality of being paternal, i.eThe quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in a benevolent yet intrusive manner towards underlings
US/pətˌɝnəlˈɪstɪk/
» This law is paternalistic.
Meaning
2 sensesThe quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in a benevolent yet intrusive manner towards underlings
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism
More definitions
- benevolent but sometimes intrusive
Examples
2 sentencesThis law is paternalistic.
As far as I'm concerned, laws that require drivers to wear seatbelts are paternalistic.
Forms
more paternalistic, most paternalistic| Comparative | more paternalistic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most paternalistic Lesson |
regular
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form