adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a mother; showing maternal qualities such as warmth, care, and protectiveness
Examples
- She had a motherlike instinct to comfort the frightened child.
- His motherlike devotion to his younger siblings was admirable.
- The nurse's motherlike approach put her patients at ease.
- She offered motherlike advice and support during his difficult time.
- The organization provided motherlike care to abandoned animals.