• Motherly

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈmʌðəli/

    Origin

    mother + -ly

    Full definition of motherly

    Adjective

    motherly

    1. Befitting a mother, warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.
      • Orwell Animal Farm|1Clover was a stout motherly mare approaching middle life
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