[more motherly; most motherly] : of a mother
▪ She took her motherly duties very seriously. ▪ motherly [=maternal] instincts : resembling a mother ▪ a motherly nurse : showing the affection or concern of a mother ▪ motherly advice
▪ She took her motherly duties very seriously. ▪ motherly [=maternal] instincts : resembling a mother ▪ a motherly nurse : showing the affection or concern of a mother ▪ motherly advice





