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).