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maternally

/mætərˈnɑli/ adverb · British & US

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What does maternally mean?

adverb

In a manner characteristic of a mother; in a maternal way.

Example

"She spoke to her child maternally, with a soothing voice."

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Etymologically related

mater maternal maternity matron

Synonyms for maternally

maternally motherly maternal nurturing caring protective

Antonyms of maternally

paternally fatherly unfeminine

Rhymes with maternally

maternally naturally artificially artfully