grandmotherly

/ˈɡrændˌmʌðərli/
adjective
  1. Having the kind, caring, or gentle qualities associated with a grandmother.
    • He appreciated her grandmotherly advice about patience and kindness.
    • The teacher had a grandmotherly way of comforting upset students.
    • Her grandmotherly smile made everyone feel welcome.
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