grandmotherly

[ gran-muhth-er-lee, grand-, gram- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1835–45; grandmother + -ly

A warm, grandmotherly presence in a traditional lappa dress, she has been practicing at least since the 1970s.

The atmosphere of thorough grandmotherly goodness surrounded her.

She had pictured her plans in such delicious grandmotherly colours to herself that they could not fail to touch Edward's heart.

By this we mean motherly and grandmotherly affection, devotion to her family, and enthusiasm for all that is beautiful and noble.

Long rafters and short posts gave them a quaint, short-waisted, grandmotherly look.

"You have not recovered strength for this bending and straining work, my dear," said Constance in her grandmotherly way.

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