Associations to the word «Motherly»

Wiktionary

MOTHERLY, adjective. Befitting a mother, warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

Dictionary definition

MOTHERLY, adverb. In a maternal manner; as a mother; "she loved her students almost maternally".
MOTHERLY, adjective. Befitting a mother; warm and nurturing.

Wise words

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