Motherly
11motherly — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother < motherly advice > 2. resembling a mother ; maternal • motherliness noun …
12motherly — adj. Motherly is used with these nouns: ↑instinct, ↑woman …
13motherly — adjective similar to or typical of a good mother: a kind, motherly woman see also: maternal (1) motherliness noun (U) …
14motherly — adjective thanks for your motherly advice Syn: maternal, maternalistic, protective, caring, loving, devoted, affectionate, fond, warm, tender, gentle, kind, kindly, understanding, compassionate …
15motherly — /ˈmʌðəli/ (say mudhuhlee) adjective 1. relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a mother: motherly affection. 2. having the character, etc., of a mother. –adverb 3. in the manner of a mother. –motherliness, noun …
16motherly — adjective /ˈmʌðəli/ Befitting a mother, warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving …
17motherly — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. maternal, devoted, careful, watchful, kind, warm, gentle, tender, comprehending, sympathetic, caretaking, supporting, protective, protecting; see also loving . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. maternal, nurturing,… …
18motherly — moth·er·ly || mʌðə(r)lɪ adj. like a mother; pertaining to the qualities of a mother …
19motherly — adjective resembling or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind. Derivatives motherliness noun …
20motherly — a. 1. Maternal. 2. Maternal, affectionate, kind, tender, parental …
