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motherlike

UK
/ˈmʌðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈmʌðərlaɪk/

Translations

motherlikeadverb
UK
/ˈmʌðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈmʌðərlaɪk/
maternellementSens rare; s’emploie pour indiquer une manière évoquant une mère.
She spoke motherlike, soothing the frightened children.
Elle leur parla maternellement, en rassurant les enfants effrayés.
Synonyms
tenderly
protectively
nurturingly
maternally
motherly
in a motherly way
in a maternal manner
motherlikeadjective
more motherlike
Comp.
most motherlike
Super.
UK
/ˈmʌðəlaɪk/
US
/ˈmʌðərlaɪk/
maternelQualifie une attitude, un instinct ou des qualités rappelant celles d’une mère.
Her motherlike instincts kicked in when she saw the child fall.
Ses instincts maternels se sont réveillés lorsqu’elle a vu l’enfant tomber.
Synonyms
nurturing
maternal
motherly
protective
caring

Definitions

motherlikeadverb
In a manner characteristic of a mother; maternally.
She spoke motherlike, soothing the frightened children.
motherlikeadjective
Having qualities or characteristics typical of a mother, such as nurturing, caring, or protective.
Her motherlike instincts kicked in when she saw the child fall, and she rushed over to help.
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