matronly

• Qualifie une femme qui a une apparence ou un comportement digne, sérieux et maternel, évoquant une matrone; souvent péjoratif pour suggérer une certaine corpulence ou un air sévère et respectable.

Describing a woman as having the dignified, mature, or motherly characteristics typically associated with a matron.

1. Befitting a mature womanB2formal

   Having the appearance, manner, or qualities traditionally associated with a married woman or mother, often implying dignity, respectability, and a certain fullness of figure.

   Qualités d'une matrone

   • She wore a matronly dress that was both elegant and modest.
   • Her matronly demeanor commanded respect from the younger staff.
   • The actress adopted a matronly style for her role as the family matriarch.

   Synonymesdignifiedgrande damematernalmatriarchalmaturemotherlystatelywomanly

   Antonymesgirlishslenderslimsveltetrimwillowyyouthful