maternalistic

• Qui décrit une attitude ou un comportement propre à une mère, notamment dans une manière protectrice, bienveillante ou parfois condescendante envers les autres.

Describing an attitude or behavior that is characteristic of a mother, especially in a protective, nurturing, or sometimes patronizing way towards others.

1. Showing maternal instinctsC1formal

   Exhibiting or characteristic of maternal instincts, especially in a protective or nurturing manner.

   maternel(le), protecteur/trice

   • Her maternalistic approach made the children feel safe and cared for.
   • The manager's maternalistic attitude towards the team improved morale.
   • He has a maternalistic tendency to look after others' well-being.

   Synonymesaffectionatecaringmaternalmotherlyprotectivetenderwarm

   Antonymespaternalisticpatriarchal