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motherly

moth·er·ly

motherly

 
 
pronunciation:
muh thr li
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: of or like a mother.
The teacher had a motherly interest in her students.
similar words:
maternal
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derivation: motherliness (n.)
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