husbandly

Definitions of husbandly
  1. adjective
    related to or suited to a husband
    “assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn”
    synonyms:
    domestic
    of or involving the home or family
  2. adjective
    befitting or characteristic of a husband
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    antonyms:
    wifely
    befitting or characteristic of a wife
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