daughterlike

/ˈdɔːtərˌlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a daughter; feminine and gentle

“The daughterlike smile on her face melted the hearts of everyone around her.”

2. noun

a person who behaves in a manner characteristic of a daughter; a gentle and feminine person

“The nurse was a kind and daughterlike figure to the young patients under her care.”

Synonyms

  • daughterly
  • feminine
  • girlish

Antonyms

  • masculine
  • unfeminine