Filial
(adjective)
- Relating to or befitting a son or daughter.
- Owing respect, gratitude, or obedience to one's parents.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "pertaining to a son"): from latin filialis, from filius "son".
Examples:
- He had a strong sense of filial duty to his mother.
- His filial love for his father was evident in the way he talked about him.
- Filial piety is a traditional value in Chinese culture.
- The filial relationship between a parent and a child is very important in many cultures.
- He showed filial respect to his elders.