maternally

• Наречие, означающее «по-матерински» или «с точки зрения матери». Описывает действия, чувства или поведение, характерные для матери, такие как забота, защита или опека.

An adverb meaning "in a motherly way" or "from a mother's perspective." It describes actions, feelings, or behaviors that are characteristic of a mother, such as nurturing, protecting, or caring for someone.

1. In a motherly wayB2formal

   In a manner characteristic of a mother; with care, affection, or protectiveness.

   По-матерински

   • She smiled maternally at the crying child.
   • He was treated maternally by the older nurse.
   • The teacher spoke maternally to the homesick student.

   Synonymsaffectionatelylovinglyprotectivelytenderlywarmly

   Antonymscoldlyneglectfullypaternally

2. Through the mother's sideC1formal

   Relating to or derived from one's mother or maternal lineage.

   По материнской линии

   • The trait is inherited maternally.
   • Maternally, she is descended from a long line of artists.
   • The disease is transmitted maternally to the offspring.

   Synonymsmatrilineally