Definition
motherliness
noun
- the quality of being caring, nurturing, and protective in a way that is characteristic of a mother
Examples
- Her motherliness showed when she comforted the crying child.
- The teacher's motherliness made all her students feel safe and cared for.
- Despite having no children of her own, she displayed natural motherliness toward her nieces.
- The nurse's motherliness helped patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
- Her motherliness extended to caring for stray animals in the neighborhood.
- The grandmother's motherliness created a warm, welcoming home for the entire family.