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    motherly
    /ˈmʌðəli/

    adjective

    • 1. of, resembling, or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind: "she held both her arms wide in a gesture of motherly love"

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  2. MOTHERLY definition: 1. A motherly woman treats other people with a lot of kindness and love and tries to make certain…. Learn more.

  3. Motherly means of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother, or resembling a mother. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of motherly.

  4. Sometimes, motherly means of or suitable for a mother, as in motherly instincts. Motherly is most often used to describe mothers themselves, but it can be applied to someone who’s not a mother, as in After my mom died, I started relying on Jane for motherly support.

  5. Someone who's motherly is loving and nurturing. Your favorite teacher all through elementary school might be your sweet, motherly third grade teacher. When you act the way a really devoted mother would, you can call yourself motherly.

  6. Motherly means of or resembling a mother, especially in warmth or protectiveness. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word origin of 'motherly'.

  7. Motherly means having the qualities of a good mother or typical of a mother. See how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms and word origin.

  8. Motherly means of, like, or appropriate to a mother, or showing the affection of a mother. Find the origin, usage, and translations of motherly in different languages and dictionaries.