American English pronunciation
How to pronounce motherly
IPA transcription: ['mʌðɚli]
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Adjective
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befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
Adverb
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in a maternal manner; as a mother
“she loved her students almost maternally”
Usage examples
- He guest starred on an episode of "Brotherly Love" entitled "Motherly Love".