Definition of Motherly

1. Adverb. In a maternal manner; as a mother. "She loved her students almost maternally"

Exact synonyms: Maternally
Partainyms: Maternal

2. Adjective. Befitting a mother; warm and nurturing.
Similar to: Maternal
Derivative terms: Mother, Motherliness

Definition of Motherly

1. a. Of or pertaining to a mother; like, or suitable for, a mother; tender; maternal; as, motherly authority, love, or care.

2. adv. In a manner of a mother.

Definition of Motherly

1. Adjective. Befitting a mother, warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Motherly

1. maternal [adj] - See also: maternal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Motherly

mothering
motherings
motherish
motherland
motherlands
motherless
motherlessness
motherlike
motherliness
motherlinesses
motherload
motherloads
motherlode
motherlodes
motherly (current term)
mothers
mothers-in-law
mothers-to-be
mothers of chapel
mothers superior
mothership
motherships
motherworts
mothery
mothier
mothiest
mothing
mothlike

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