Patronly
Translation of "patronly" into Russian
patronly
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpeɪtrənli/
US
/ˈpeɪtrənli/
patronly
more patronly Comp.
most patronly Super.
He gave her a patronly smile.
Он одарил её отеческой улыбкой.
Definitions
patronly
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpeɪtrənli/
US
/ˈpeɪtrənli/
Characteristic of or befitting a patron; showing a kind, supportive, or protective attitude.
His patronly demeanor made everyone feel welcome and supported at the event.
Displaying a condescendingly protective or superior attitude characteristic of some patrons.
She refused his patronly advice, resenting the implied superiority.
Idioms and phrases
patronly advice
He offered her his patronly advice in a gentle tone.
отеческий совет
Он предложил ей свой отеческий совет мягким тоном.
patronly manner
He addressed the team in a patronly manner.
отеческая манера
Он обратился к команде в отеческой манере.
patronly figure
The teacher became a patronly figure to many students.
отеческая фигура
Учитель стал отеческой фигурой для многих учеников.
patronly tone
He spoke with a patronly tone throughout the meeting.
отеческий тон
Он говорил с отеческим тоном всю встречу.
patronly affection
She felt his patronly affection during difficult times.
отеческая привязанность
Она чувствовала его отеческую привязанность в трудные времена.