adj
husbandly
Husbandly (adj) means Typical of or suitable for a husband; relating to marriage.
adj
1
Typical of or suitable for a husband; relating to marriage.
"As a result, analogies between royal, paternal, and husbandly authority were frequently drawn."
— Faramerz Dabhoiwala, The Origins of Sex (2012)
"He strives for husbandly allure in slow-motion ballads: “Love You Gently” and the role-reversing “Trading Places,” in which he calls for her to be the aggressive one and offers to make breakfast the next morning."
— Jon Pareles, New CDs (2008)
2
Relating to a farmer or to farming.
3
Careful with money; thrifty.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English housbondly, made up of husband and -ly.
Antonyms
wifely
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of husbandly?
"husbandly" (adj) means typical of or suitable for a husband; relating to marriage.
What is the opposite of husbandly?
The opposite of "husbandly" is wifely.
What are the different meanings of husbandly?
"husbandly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Typical of or suitable for a husband; relating to marriage; 2. Relating to a farmer or to farming; 3. Careful with money; thrifty.
