motherly

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈmʌðəli/

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Adjective

motherly adjective

Befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

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Synonyms

maternally maternal dirty homey feminine doting tenderminded affectionate womanful tender hearthful loveful warm madamish adorable warmful

Associated

sisterly instincts affection nurturing instinct figure caring devotion advice feelings goddess empress

Rhymes

brotherly southerly grandmotherly another early brother early brother lee brother li mother early mother lee mother li

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