maternally

• Advérbio que significa "de modo materno" ou "do ponto de vista da mãe". Descreve ações, sentimentos ou comportamentos típicos de uma mãe, como cuidado, proteção ou zelo.

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.

   Maternalmente

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

   Sinônimosaffectionatelylovinglyprotectivelytenderlywarmly

   Antônimoscoldlyneglectfullypaternally

2. Through the mother's sideC1formal

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

   Pela linha materna

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

   Sinônimosmatrilineally