Motherly
21motherly — adj maternal, parental; nurturing, protective, shielding, sheltering; solicitous, considerate, caring, interested; affectionate, fond, loving, devoted; gentle, tender, kind …
22motherly — moth·er·ly …
23motherly — adjective Syn: maternal, maternalistic, protective, caring, loving, affectionate, nurturing …
24motherly — [ˈmʌðəli] adj kind, like a good mother …
25motherly — moth•er•ly [[t]ˈmʌð ər li[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a mother 2) like a mother 3) in the manner of a mother • Etymology: bef. 1000; ME moderly, OE mōdorlīc moth′er•li•ness, n …
26motherly — adj. 1 like or characteristic of a mother in affection, care, etc. 2 of or relating to a mother. Derivatives: motherliness n. Etymology: OE modorlic (as MOTHER) …
27motherly touch — soft and caressing touch …
28earth-motherly — earthˈ motherly adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑earth …
29lack of motherly love — absence of a mother s love during the stage when a child needs it most …
30motherliness — motherly ► ADJECTIVE ▪ of or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind. DERIVATIVES motherliness noun …