moth·er·ly
adjective/ˈmʌðəli/
/ˈmʌðərli/
- having the qualities of a good mother; typical of a mother
慈母般的；母亲的 - motherly love
慈母般的爱 - She was a kind, motherly woman.
她是一位善良的充满母爱的女人。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryMotherly is used with these nouns:- instinct
- woman
Word OriginOld English mōdorlic (see mother, -ly). - motherly love