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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOTHERLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › motherlyMotherly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › motherlyMOTHERLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Motherly means like a mother, especially in warmth, protectiveness, or advice. It can be used to describe mothers or others who are nurturing and compassionate. See the origin, usage, and related words of motherly.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOTHERLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Motherly means of or resembling a mother, especially in warmth or protectiveness. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related words from Collins Dictionary.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › motherlymotherly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of motherly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › motherlyMotherly - definition of motherly by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › motherlyMotherly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.