Maternal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or derived from one's mother; "maternal genes".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
Related on the mother's side; "my maternal grandmother".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
Characteristic of a mother; "warm maternal affection for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her warm maternal smile instantly put the children at ease in her presence.
- The new mother felt an overwhelming sense of maternal love and responsibility for her newborn.
- The artist's maternal figure paintings captured the gentle and nurturing side of motherhood.
- Her maternal instincts kicked in, and she rushed to comfort the crying child.
- The maternal bond between the mother and daughter was unbreakable despite their physical distance.