motherly

Definition

  • adjective: of a mother
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a 'mother'
  • synonyms: maternal, paternal, tender

Examples

  • She took her 'motherly' duties very seriously.

  • a 'motherly' nurse

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I love you. I don't know what it is. I just can't get myself to start looking for a replacement for him, assuming that he leaves. - Do you want some motherly love advice? - Not really. Oh, good, 'cause I don't know how to do that. What I do know is that it's no great goddamn secret (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits