Filial Synonyms and Antonyms

fĭlē-əl, fēlē-
Relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. dutiful
  2. affectionate
  3. respectful
  4. daughterly
  5. sonlike
Antonyms:
  1. parental

Words Related to Filial

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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?

  • Noah was the first to cultivate the vine and to experience the consequences of over-indulgence in its products, an occasion which called forth the filial respect of two of his sons and the irreverence of the third.

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