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motherlike

motherlike \motherlike\ adj. suggestive of or acting like a mother; motherly; maternal.

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motherlike

a. having the quality or suggestive of a mother; maternal, motherly

WordNet
motherlike

adj. suggestive of or acting like a mother

Usage examples of "motherlike".

Mom says, walking into the living room with a knowing, motherlike expression that throws the audience into gales of hysterical laughter.

Annette bossed her around, too, and as they grew older, Renee and Ronnie often tag-teamed against their motherlike guardian.