MATRONLY
matronly
(adjective) befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman; “her matronly figure”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
matronly (comparative more matronly, superlative most matronly)
In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.
Adverb
matronly (comparative more matronly, superlative most matronly)
In the manner of a matron.
Anagrams
• myrtanol
Source: Wiktionary
Ma"tron*ly, a.
1. Advanced in years; elderly.
2. Like, or befitting, a matron; grave; sedate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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