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motherly

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of motherly

of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother

she showed a sweet motherly tenderness toward the tiny kitten she was taking care of

Synonyms of motherly

maternal, mother

Words Related to motherly

female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly

matriarchal, matronly

caring, giving, nurturing

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