Matronly (Adjective)
Meaning
Befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman; "her matronly figure".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her elegant voice sounded matronly as she offered words of comfort to her younger colleagues.
- The matronly figure of Mrs. Jenkins stood tall amidst the chaos in the hospital emergency room.
- Despite her youthful face, her matronly demeanor commanded respect from everyone in the community.
- As she approached her sixties, she began to exhibit a more matronly air, often finding herself dispensing wise advice to others.
- The actress's matronly appearance on stage perfectly complemented her character's role as a wise elderly matriarch.