DAUGHTERLY

daughterly

(adjective) befitting a daughter; “daughterly affection”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

daughterly (comparative more daughterly, superlative most daughterly)

Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

Source: Wiktionary


Daugh"ter*ly, a.

Definition: Becoming a daughter; filial. Sir Thomas liked her natural and dear daughterly affection towards him. Cavendish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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