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View usage for: (mʌðəʳli) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Motherly feelings or actions are like those of a kind mother. It was an incredible display of motherly love and forgiveness. Synonyms: maternal, loving, kind, caring More Synonyms of motherly motherly in British English (ˈmʌðəlɪ) adjectiveof or resembling a mother, esp in warmth, or protectiveness Derived forms motherliness (ˈmotherliness) noun motherly in American English (ˈmʌðərli) adjective2. having traits considered typical of mothers; kind, protective, nurturing, etc. Derived forms motherliness (ˈmotherliness) noun Examples of 'motherly' in a sentencemotherly In other languagesmotherly British English: motherly ADJECTIVE Motherly feelings or actions are like those of a kind mother. It was an incredible display of motherly love and forgiveness. - American English: motherly
- Brazilian Portuguese: maternal
- Chinese: 慈母般的
- European Spanish: maternal
- French: maternel
- German: mütterlich
- Italian: materno
- Japanese: 母の
- Korean: 어머니 같은
- European Portuguese: maternal
- Latin American Spanish: maternal
Chinese translation of 'motherly' adj - [feeling, behaviour]
母亲(親)的 (mǔqīn de) - [person, figure]
母亲(親)般的 (mǔqīn bān de)
Additional synonymsDefinition having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. Synonyms fond, loving, kind, caring, warm, friendly, attached, devoted, tender, doting, warm-heartedDefinition feeling or showing care and compassion for other people He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring. Synonyms compassionate, loving, kindly, warm, soft, sensitive, tender, sympathetic, responsive, receptive, considerate, warmhearted, tenderhearted, softhearted, touchy-feely (informal) Definition loving and affectionate She gave him a fond smile. Synonyms loving, caring, warm, devoted, tender, adoring, affectionate, indulgent, doting, amorous- mother-of-pearl
- motherhood
- motherland
- motherly
- motif
- motion
- motion picture
Additional synonymsDefinition soft a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life Synonyms kind, loving, kindly, peaceful, soft, quiet, pacific, tender, mild, benign, humane, compassionate, amiable, meek, lenient, placid, merciful, kind-hearted, sweet-tempered, tender-hearted, dove-like Definition considerate, friendly, and helpful He was a very kind man, full of common sense. Synonyms considerate, good, loving, kindly, understanding, concerned, friendly, neighbourly, gentle, generous, mild, obliging, sympathetic, charitable, thoughtful, benign, humane, affectionate, compassionate, clement, gracious, indulgent, benevolent, attentive, amiable, courteous, amicable, lenient, cordial, congenial, philanthropic, unselfish, propitious, beneficent, kind-hearted, bounteous, tender-hearted Definition feeling or showing love and affection a loving husband and father Synonyms affectionate, kind, warm, dear, friendly, devoted, tender, fond, ardent, cordial, doting, amorous, solicitous, demonstrative, warm-heartedDefinition tending or wishing to protect someone He is very protective towards his sisters. Synonyms caring, defensive, motherly, fatherly, warm, careful, maternal, vigilant, watchful, paternal, possessiveDefinition gentle and kind tender, loving care Synonyms gentle, loving, kind, caring, warm, sympathetic, fond, sentimental, humane, affectionate, compassionate, benevolent, considerate, merciful, amorous, warm-hearted, tenderhearted, softhearted, touchy-feely (informal) Definition kindly or affectionate We were instantly attracted by his warm personality. Synonyms affable, kindly, friendly, affectionate, loving, happy, tender, pleasant, cheerful, hearty, good-humoured, amiable, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, hospitable, approachable, amorous, good-natured, likable or likeable |