motherly

Example Sentences

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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

Guibert says it was her own protective, motherly instinct that gave her pause; she also preferred the idea of a scripted film.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 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

"I think the Welsh accent is very relaxing, it definitely played a role in people trusting me in being a motherly figure," said Amanda.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Somehow it seemed as if they couldn’t have got through the day without that, for whatever their mood might be, the last glimpse of that motherly face was sure to affect them like sunshine.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott