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matronly

[mey-truhn-lee] / ˈmeɪ trən li /


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"This 'Drinking Woman' was an ideal rooted in newfound concepts of individuality and a denial of Edwardian matronly functions."

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

They were often greeted with a hug from the matronly owner.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2023

The dress was off the shoulder; she is clearly attuned to the small details that ensure that, at 71, she never looks matronly.

From Washington Post Apr. 26, 2023

Out is the matronly decorum that characterized Elizabeth’s reign.

From Seattle Times Apr. 24, 2023

I am calm; I regard the antics of my fellow students, who act like the textbook, with a combination of scientific curiosity and almost matronly indulgence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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