motherly
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Adj — Warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother.
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Etymology
From Old English mōdorlīċ, built from mother plus the suffix -ly ("in the manner of").
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What does “motherly” mean?
The word “motherly” means warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother. In plain terms, behaving the way a caring mother would — gentle, protective, and nurturing.
How do you pronounce “motherly”?
“Motherly” is pronounced MUH-thuh-lee (/ˈmʌðɚli/ in IPA).
How do you use “motherly” in a sentence?
Here is “motherly” used in a sentence: “She gave the frightened boy a motherly hug.”
What part of speech is “motherly”?
“Motherly” is an adjective.
Where does the word “motherly” come from?
The word “motherly” comes from Old English. From Old English mōdorlīċ, built from mother plus the suffix -ly ("in the manner of").