motherly

Phonetic Respelling: [ muhth-er-lee ]

Definition:

adj. pertaining to characteristic of or befitting a mother; maternal; warm and nurturing

Sentence:

Grandma gives us her motherly love.

More example sentences:

Grandma gives us her motherly love.

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Who does Alice call for motherly advice?

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The girl felt motherly and utile.

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Synonyms:

mom-like;maternal; befittinga mom

Antonyms:

fatherly

How many syllables in motherly?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide motherly into syllables:

moth-er-ly

Motherly rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- brotherly
- southerly

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