motherly

Example Sentences

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Each has done their motherly duty and views home and family as the center of their world.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Slipping into the motherly role both in front of and behind the cameras appeared to be “effortless” for Jones, said writer and creator Ingelsby.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Torres captures a paradoxical mix of motherly strength and unspoken terror, and her performance provides a fascinating look at the brutal impact of authoritarianism on the individual.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

Gail's motherly advice was for him to be honest with his own children about what had happened.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

As she handed the young man his cup, she tenderly straightened his hair in a motherly gesture as she propped up his head.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin