adjective
- having the appearance, manner, or qualities typical of a dignified older married woman
- having a full, mature figure; somewhat stout in a way associated with middle-aged women
Usage: sometimes considered dated or potentially offensive
Examples
- She wore a matronly dress with a high neckline and long sleeves.
- Her matronly wisdom helped guide the younger women in the group.
- The actress adopted a more matronly appearance for her role as the grandmother.
- Despite being only thirty, her matronly demeanor made her seem much older.
- The matronly woman supervised the children’s activities with gentle authority.
- Her matronly figure was accentuated by the conservative clothing she preferred.