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motherly adjective [ ˈmʌðəli ]

• of, resembling, or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind.
• "she held both her arms wide in a gesture of motherly love"
Similar: maternal, maternalistic, protective, caring, nurturing, loving, devoted, affectionate, fond, warm, tender, gentle, kind, kindly, comforting, understanding, compassionate,
Origin: Old English mōdorlic (see mother, -ly1).


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