maternally (Meaning)
Wordnet
maternally (r)
in a maternal manner; as a mother
Webster
maternally (adv.)
In a motherly manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maternally
maternally Sentence Examples
- She cared for her children as a bear does its cubs, maternally nurturing and protective.
- The young mother bird tirelessly fed her offspring, displaying her unwavering maternal bond.
- The elephant herd watched over the calf with maternal vigilance, ensuring its safety and well-being.
- The nurse's maternally gentle touch calmed the crying infant.
- The teacher approached the student with maternal concern, offering guidance and support.
- The grandmother's maternal instincts kicked in as she cradled her newborn grandchild.
- The pet cat instinctively cleaned and cared for her kittens, exuding maternal tenderness.
- The social worker showed maternal compassion to the orphaned children in her care.
- The injured bird's maternal cries echoed through the forest as she called for her lost chicks.
- The doctor's maternally reassuring words calmed the anxious mother and eased her fears.
FAQs About the word maternally
in a maternal manner; as a motherIn a motherly manner.
parental, motherly,mother, feminine,female,womanly, caring, matriarchal, nurturing, matronly
No antonyms found.
She cared for her children as a bear does its cubs, maternally nurturing and protective.
The young mother bird tirelessly fed her offspring, displaying her unwavering maternal bond.
The elephant herd watched over the calf with maternal vigilance, ensuring its safety and well-being.
The nurse's maternally gentle touch calmed the crying infant.
