Paternalistic synonyms | adjectives

Synonyms for Paternalistic as an Adjective

• paternal

  fatherlike
• fatherly
• fatherlike
• patronizing

  in the manner of an overbearing father
• condescending

  in the manner of an overbearing father
• oppressive

  in the manner of an overbearing father
• dismissive

  in the manner of an overbearing father
• authoritarian
• parental
• patriarchal
• overprotective
• maternalistic
• protective
• patronising
• familial
• domestic
• benevolent
• concerned
• patrilineal
• patrimonial
• solicitous
• vigilant
• brotherly
• sisterly
• motherly
• maternal