motherly

• Beschreibt eine Person, meist eine Frau, die fürsorgliche, liebevolle und beschützende Eigenschaften zeigt, wie sie mit einer Mutter assoziiert werden.

Describes a person, typically a woman, who shows the kind, caring, and protective qualities associated with a mother.

1. Befitting a mother; warm and nurturingB1formal

   Having the qualities typical of a mother, such as kindness, care, and protectiveness.

   Mütterlich

   • She gave him a motherly hug when he was feeling sad.
   • Her motherly instincts kicked in when she saw the lost child.
   • He appreciated her motherly advice during a difficult time.

   Synonymeaffectionatecaringcompassionategentlekindmaternalprotectivetenderwarm

   Antonymecoldhostileneglectfuluncaringunfeeling

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'in der Art einer Mutter', meist mit Wärme, Fürsorge, Schutz und Zärtlichkeit verbunden. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit mütterlicher Zuneigung oder Fürsorge ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner characteristic of a mother,' typically implying warmth, care, protectiveness, and affection. It describes actions performed with maternal tenderness or nurturing concern.

1. In a maternal mannerB2formal

   In a way that is characteristic of a mother; showing care, affection, and protection.

   mütterlich

   • She motherly comforted the crying child.
   • He motherly looked after his younger siblings.
   • The nurse motherly attended to the patient's needs.

   Synonymeaffectionatelymaternallyprotectivelytenderly