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motherly

adjective moth·er·ly \-lē\

: of a mother : resembling a mother : showing the affection or concern of a mother

Full Definition of MOTHERLY

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother <motherly advice>

: resembling a mother : maternal

— moth·er·li·ness noun

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before 12th century

MOTHERLY Defined for Kids

adjective moth·er·ly \ˈmə-thər-lē\

: of or characteristic of a mother <motherly affection>

: like a mother <a motherly nurse>

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