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motherlike

/ˈmʌð.ɚˌlaɪk/
moth · er · like
Adjective:motherlike
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1

Resembling or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, or nurturing.

Example

"The experienced teacher offered motherlike guidance to the nervous new students, helping them feel safe and supported."

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• Rhymes for motherlike

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the noun 'mother' with the suffix '-like' (from Old English '-līc'), literally meaning 'resembling a mother'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motherlike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motherlike
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