äidillinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• maternal adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
• matronly adj In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
• motherly adj Warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother.

Senses

äidillinen is used for these senses in English:

• maternal Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
• motherly Befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

maternal — full definition

1. adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
2. adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.

matronly — full definition

1. adj In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
2. adj Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
3. adj Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.

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