motherly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmʌðəli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmʌðɚli/

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Adjective

Positive motherly

Comparative more motherly

Superlative most motherly

1. (usually before a noun) If you act in a motherly way, you are caring and helpful, like a mother.

   She spoke in a soft motherly voice.

Related words

• mother