English Explanatory Dictionary

matronly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
  2. Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
  3. Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.
adv
  1. In the manner of a matron.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪtɹənli/ en-au-matronly.ogg

Word forms

matronly more matronly most matronly

Etymology

From matron + -ly.

Derived words

matronliness unmatronly
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