Synonyms of motherly

Adjective


1. motherly, maternal (vs. paternal)

usage: befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

Adverb


1. maternally, motherly

usage: in a maternal manner; as a mother; "she loved her students almost maternally"

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Definition and meaning of motherly (Dictionary)