motherly
adjective/ˈmʌðərli/
Frequency rank: #16,850 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing qualities associated with a caring mother; warm and protective.
Example sentence
She gave the lost child motherly care and comfort until his parents arrived.
Synonyms & related words
- maternal
- nurturing
- caring
- protective
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