motherly

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She noted my American accent and told me with gentle, motherly scorn that I shouldn’t be traveling while pregnant.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

On the campaign trail on the mainland, President Samia has capitalised on the initial praise she received for her motherly approach - seeking to govern through dialogue rather than decree.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Eventually, Del Valle also landed the voice role of Val the Octopus, a motherly figure in the now-beloved animated series “Dora the Explorer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

You talk about feeling motherly about your mom now and giving her grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

Combing out Ruth May’s hair at least seemed motherly and practical, so I concentrated on that.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver