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matronly

Matronly (adj) means In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

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

"matronly" (adj) means in the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

What are the different meanings of matronly?

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

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