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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

matermaternalmaternitymatron

What's another word for maternally?

maternallymotherlymaternalnurturingcaringprotective

What's the opposite of maternally?

paternallyfatherlyunfeminine

Rhymes with maternally

maternallynaturallyartificiallyartfully