matronly

[ mey-truhn-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

matrocliny, matron, matronage, Matronalia, matronize, matronly, matron of honor, matron of honour, matronymic, matryoshka, MATS

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How to use matronly in a sentence

The Don in Welsh mythology was also often associated with her matronly Irish counterpart.
15 Powerful Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses|Dattatreya Mandal|June 24, 2022|Realm of History
"It's not fair, Lucy," said Mrs. Haggard reprovingly, with an attempt at matronly dignity.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
You look the part; there is a sort of matronly dignity about you, Georgie, that I could never hope to attain.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Hera was therefore the goddess who presided over human marriages, and was the type of matronly virtue and dignity.
Greek Sculpture|Estelle M. Hurll

The two daughters went over to the tea tabouret, where a matronly maid was busying with the service.
The Adventures of Kathlyn|Harold MacGrath
Her address to them was brief and matronly, yet spoken with so much feeling as found its way to every bosom.
Peveril of the Peak|Sir Walter Scott

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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