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

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

"It's not coming from the motherly, feminine side of it," Ms Rabinovitch-Fox added.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Now, Herles takes on the motherly role of “Mami” in the 2024 animated series, now available to stream on Paramount+.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Mine takes an active interest in my life, but has no tact, sensitivity or motherly understanding.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank