motherly
/ˈmʌðərli/
adjective
- Having or showing the caring, protective, and affectionate qualities of a mother.
- The teacher gave her students a motherly smile when they felt nervous.
- She offered motherly advice to her younger cousin about dealing with bullies.
- His motherly instincts kicked in as he gently bandaged the child's scraped knee.
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