motherly
/ˈmʌðərli/
moth · er · ly
ˈmʌð · ər · li
English Definition
adj. having the qualities of a good mother
Significado en Español
maternal, materno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
như mẹ, có tính mẹ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “motherly”:
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A
maternal
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B
harsh
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C
cold
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D
distant
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A — maternal.
“motherly” means adj. having the qualities of a good mother
Common questions about “motherly”
What does “motherly” mean?
motherly — adj. having the qualities of a good mother. In Chinese: 母亲般的.
How do you pronounce “motherly”?
motherly is pronounced /ˈmʌðərli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: moth · er · ly.
Is “motherly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. motherly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
