motherly

adjective

moth·er·ly ˈmə-t͟hər-lē

Synonyms of motherly next

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother

motherly advice

: resembling a mother : maternal

motherliness noun

Examples of motherly in a Sentence

She took her motherly duties very seriously. she showed a sweet motherly tenderness toward the tiny kitten she was taking care of

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Which then draws parallels to the motherly figures in his life. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Margaret is there in her warm and cozy motherly role. —

Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Goodspeed audiences saw how smartly McLane put her stamp on Rose, finding a motherly heart and soul that lingered through the whole show (whereas Merman was Merman, waiting to uncork a brassy finish). —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024 Chloé’s story, accompanied by nearly subliminal youth flashbacks, benefits from implicating Judith’s own motherly concern. —

Armond White, National Review, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motherly