parentlike

English

Etymology

From parent +‎ -like.

Adjective

parentlike (comparative more parentlike, superlative most parentlike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a parent.
   • 2008 February 17, Jessica Bruder, “Up All Night”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home.

Related terms

• parently