patriarchally

English

Etymology

From patriarchal +‎ -ly.

Adverb

patriarchally (comparative more patriarchally, superlative most patriarchally)

1. In a patriarchal manner.
   • 1988, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions, Faber & Faber Limited (2021), page 212:

     ‘Yes,’ continued Takesure, darting pleading glances at my father, who remained patriarchally impervious and stern.

Synonyms

• patriarchically