matronly

[ mey-truh n-lee ]
/ ˈmeɪ trən li /
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adjective

of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
characteristic of or suitable for a matron.

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Origin of matronly

First recorded in 1650–60; matron + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM matronly

ma·tron·li·ness, noun

Words nearby matronly

matron of honor, matron of honour, matronage, matronalia, matronize, matronly, matronymic, matryoshka, mats, matsu, matsu-take
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Words related to matronly

dignified, female, honorable, ladylike, mature, motherly, respected, stately

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British Dictionary definitions for matronly

matronly
/ (ˈmeɪtrənlɪ) /

adjective

of, characteristic of, or suitable for a matron; staid and dignified in a manner associated with a middle-aged, usually plump, woman

Derived forms of matronly

matronliness, noun
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