Definition of "grandfatherly" []

• Characteristic of or befitting a grandfather. (adjective)
• Having the qualities of a grandfather. (adjective)

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• "Gilbertson comes back for another bite investment vehicle as "grandfatherly" -- but don't interpret that as a hint towards retirement."
• "His writing actually reminds me a little of Lloyd Alexander’s – it sounds archaic (no, grandfatherly is the word) in some ways, while at the same time remaining very readable."
• "No, "grandfatherly" Thompson and "permanently [tanned] and bleach blond" wife Jeri (descriptions courtesy of The New York Times) have repeatedly thrown their little girl onstage near the end of Thompson's speeches, giving him the opportunity to coo at her each time "Bless your heart, I'll be done in a second.""