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motherly

/ˈmʌðərli/
moth · er · ly ˈmʌð · ər · li
English Definition
adj. having the qualities of a good mother
中文释义
母亲般的
Significado en Español
maternal, materno
한국어 뜻
어머니다운, 모성적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
như mẹ, có tính mẹ
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Example Sentence

The teacher gave her a motherly hug.

老师给了她一个母亲般的拥抱。

Synonyms
maternal nurturing caring
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “motherly”:

  1. A maternal
  2. B harsh
  3. C cold
  4. D distant
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A — maternal. “motherly” means adj. having the qualities of a good mother

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The gentle nurse cared for the sick child with warm, ______ love.

  1. A harsh
  2. B motherly
  3. C uncaring
  4. D distant
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B — motherly. “motherly” means adj. having the qualities of a good mother

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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.

How do you use “motherly” in a sentence?

The teacher gave her a motherly hug. (老师给了她一个母亲般的拥抱。)

What are synonyms for “motherly”?

maternal, nurturing, caring — all close in meaning to motherly (adj. having the qualities of a good mother).

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.

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