1. plural of motherliness; the quality or state of being motherly; tender, caring, and nurturing behavior characteristic of a mother
Usage: typically used in the plural to refer to multiple instances or expressions of motherly qualities

Examples

• The teacher's motherlinesses toward her students made them feel safe and supported.
• Her motherlinesses were evident in the way she comforted the frightened child.
• The novel celebrated the various motherlinesses displayed by different generations of women in the family.
• His grandmother's motherlinesses extended to all the neighborhood children who visited her home.
• The film portrayed the motherlinesses of women from different cultures and backgrounds.