husbandly
Like a husband
Husbandly describes qualities or behaviors associated with being a husband—attentive, protective, domestic: He took on husbandly duties around the house, a husbandly kiss on the forehead.
The word implies traditional marital roles and carries a slightly old-fashioned feel.
Formal union between partners
- wedlockState of being spouses
- matrimonialRelating to wedlock
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- bridegroomNewly wed man
spouse · partner · consort · mate · companion · fidelity · commitment · monogamy
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
caretaker · shield · reassuring · security · sheltering · provider · looking after · standing by
Giving confidence or hope
- attentivePaying close notice
- caringShowing kind concern
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- considerateMindful of others' needs
understanding · patient · loyal · faithful · devoted · affectionate · gentle · kind
marriage
Formal union between partners
- wedlockState of being spouses
- matrimonialRelating to wedlock
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
bridegroom · spouse · partner · consort · mate · companion · fidelity · commitment · monogamy · vows
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
safeguard · caretaker · shield · reassuring · security · sheltering · provider · looking after · standing by · steadfast
encouraging
Giving confidence or hope
considerate · understanding · patient · loyal · faithful · devoted · affectionate · gentle · kind · reassuring
homemaker
One who manages a household
cleaning · maintenance · upkeep · gardening · budgeting · household · laundry · tidiness · organizing · nesting
husbandlyunmarried
Not legally wed
single · unattached · uncommitted · unpartnered · footloose
husbandlyneglectful
Failing to care properly
inattentive · irresponsible · unfaithful · uncommitted · absent
- husband and wifeMarried pair
- husbands and wivesMarried partners collectively
- trophy husbandSpouse valued for appearance
- house husbandMan running domestic duties
- work husbandPlatonic partner at job
- animal husbandryRaising domesticated beasts systematically
husband, husbands, husbandry, husbanding, husbanded, husbandman, husbandless, animal husbandry