MATERNALLY

maternally, motherly

(adverb) in a maternal manner; as a mother; “she loved her students almost maternally”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

maternally (comparative more maternally, superlative most maternally)

In a maternal manner.

motherly, as a mother

Source: Wiktionary


Ma*ter"nal*ly, adv.

Definition: In a motherly manner.

MATERNAL

Ma*ter"nal, a. Etym: [F. maternel, L. maternus, fr. mater mother. See Mother.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to a mother; becoming to a mother; motherly; as, maternal love; maternal tenderness.

Syn.

– See Motherly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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