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

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

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

Let’s see what you have in your closet She opened the closet doors and started thumbing through the clothes f had hanging there, giving little motherly comments.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick