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Motherly

adjective
/ˈmʌðərli/

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example Sentences

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

Synonyms

maternal, nurturing, caring, protective

Antonyms

unmotherly, neglectful, harsh, cold

Collocations

motherly love, motherly instinct, motherly care, motherly advice

Related Vocabularies

Free from errors; correct and precise.
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Causing or tending to cause disruption; revolutionary in changing existing systems.
Not moving or not intended to be moved.

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