Filial Synonyms and Antonyms

fĭl'ē-əl, fē'lē-

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Synonyms for Filial

daughterly
Of or relating to the characteristics of a daughter.
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sonly
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dutiful
Careful to fulfill obligations.
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sonlike
Resembling a son.
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respectful
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
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affectionate
(Of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
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Antonyms for Filial

parental
(Genetics) of the generation of organisms that produce a hybrid
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Words Related to Filial

unfeigned
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piety
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wifely
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obedient
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority.
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fatherly
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Filial Sentence Examples

  • In His sinless perfection and filial relation to God He is unique, and His works are congruous with His Person.

  • Filial piety influenced in a quite unusual degree his feelings and his action all life through.

  • If the adopted child failed to carry out the filial duty the contract was annulled in the law courts.

  • Can you find a filial connection on line?

  • All the poet and all the man spoke out and stood evident in the perfervid patriotism, the filial devotion, the fatherly tenderness, the indignation and the pity, which here find alternate expression in passionate and familiar and majestic song.

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