grandmotherly
[gran-muhth-er-lee, grand-, gram-]
- of or characteristic of a grandmother.
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Origin of grandmotherly
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Examples from the Web for grandmotherly
Contemporary Examples
A warm, grandmotherly presence in a traditional lappa dress, she has been practicing at least since the 1970s.
How a GOP Win Could Spell the End of Reproductive Health for Global WomenMichelle Goldberg
February 3, 2012
Historical Examples
Meantime, grandmotherly interference had better let it alone.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. III of IVCharles L. Graves
There are tears in her voice—simple, old-womanish, grandmotherly tears.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
He was said to have a grandmotherly appearance; that is why he received the former name.
The Home of the BlizzardDouglas Mawson
She had put on her best company manner and grandmotherly speech.
Anxious AudreyMabel Quiller-Couch
Might not he—related, yet free of grandmotherly tyranny—somehow be able to help?
Far to SeekMaud Diver
grandmotherly
- of, resembling, or suitable to a grandmother, esp in being protective, indulgent, or solicitous
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Word Origin and History for grandmotherly
adj.
1842, from grandmother + -ly (1).
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