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Another word for matronly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a dignified, staid, or somewhat plump appearance and manner associated with a mature or middle-aged woman.

Usage Example

"She avoided the conservative, floral-print dresses because she felt they gave her a motherly appearance."

Strong
motherly
maternal
dignified
staid
stately
Weak
sedate
dowdy
frumpy

Opposites of matronly

The opposite of matronly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

girlish
youthful
maidenly
juvenile
svelte
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• Nearby Words

matrimony
matrix
matron
matronly
matryoshka
matte
matted

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Matronly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/matronly
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