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

On the campaign trail on the mainland, President Samia has capitalised on the initial praise she received for her motherly approach - seeking to govern through dialogue rather than decree.

From BBC • Oct. 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

In it, she plays Gloria Salazar, the eldest daughter and motherly leader of a friend group seeking to reverse a curse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

“We need to get to Hacienda Dorada as soon as possible,” I said when she pulled out an embroidered handkerchief and swabbed at Pita’s small face in a concerned, almost motherly manner.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall