motherly

Example Sentences

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She noted my American accent and told me with gentle, motherly scorn that I shouldn’t be traveling while pregnant.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Guibert says it was her own protective, motherly instinct that gave her pause; she also preferred the idea of a scripted film.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

You talk about feeling motherly about your mom now and giving her grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

Torres captures a paradoxical mix of motherly strength and unspoken terror, and her performance provides a fascinating look at the brutal impact of authoritarianism on the individual.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

I let her in because I’m starved of motherly interest, and it feels nice that she wants to help.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman