motherly

• Qualifie une personne, généralement une femme, qui manifeste des qualités de bonté, de soin et de protection associées à une mère.

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.

   maternel, qui évoque une mère

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectionatecaringcompassionategentlekindmaternalprotectivetenderwarm

   Antonymescoldhostileneglectfuluncaringunfeeling

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière maternelle », évoquant généralement la chaleur, la sollicitude, la protection et la tendresse. Décrit des actions accomplies avec une douceur ou un soin maternel.

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.

   de manière maternelle

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

   Synonymesaffectionatelymaternallyprotectivelytenderly