ilial

/ˈaɪliəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a father or ancestors, especially in a way that is considered noble or honorable

“The king’s ilial duties included attending state ceremonies and visiting ancestral tombs.”

2. noun

a descendant or a person who is related to someone by blood or ancestry, especially in a noble or honorable way

“The prince was known as the head of the ilial lineage, and many people looked up to him as a role model.”

Synonyms

  • ancestral
  • hereditary
  • paternal

Antonyms

  • illegitimate
  • maternal
  • unrelated