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Grammar : Adj
Spell : fil-ee-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪl i əl


Définition of filial

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Middle French filial, from Late Latin filialis "of a son or daughter," from Latin filius "son," filia "daughter," possibly from a suffixed form of PIE root *bheue- "to be, exist, grow" (see be), though *dhe(i)- "to suck, suckle" (see fecund) "is more likely" [Watkins].
  • adj relating to a son or daughter
Example sentences :
  • Filial devotion to her father had been one motive, but not the only one.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Her notions of filial duty, notwithstanding the persecutions she meets with.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Besides; if you are not filial, sir, if you discard that duty, you are at least—hum—not a Christian?
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Her filial piety gives her dreadful faith in a father's curses.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He called him his son, but he required from him filial obedience.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • I believe he knew me in that connection76 and expected to appeal to my filial feelings.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Is filial piety to be called into existence by the mere announcement of relationship?
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Nevertheless her filial piety was at that moment a touching sight.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Would it be an exhibition of filial duty were she to disappoint them?
  • Extract from : « Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • But all history is beautiful with stories of filial fidelity.
  • Extract from : « The Wedding Ring » by T. De Witt Talmage

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