MOTHERLY


Meaning of MOTHERLY in English

/ ˈmʌðəli; NAmE -ərli/ adjective

having the qualities of a good mother; typical of a mother

SYN maternal :

motherly love

She was a kind, motherly woman.

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WORD ORIGIN

Old English mōdorlic (see mother , -ly ).

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