grandmotherly
of or characteristic of a grandmother.
Origin of grandmotherly
1Other words from grandmotherly
- grand·moth·er·li·ness, noun
Words Nearby grandmotherly
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How to use grandmotherly in a sentence
A warm, grandmotherly presence in a traditional lappa dress, she has been practicing at least since the 1970s.
How a GOP Win Could Spell the End of Reproductive Health for Global Women | Michelle Goldberg | February 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe atmosphere of thorough grandmotherly goodness surrounded her.
She had pictured her plans in such delicious grandmotherly colours to herself that they could not fail to touch Edward's heart.
Arundel | Edward Frederic BensonBy this we mean motherly and grandmotherly affection, devotion to her family, and enthusiasm for all that is beautiful and noble.
George Sand, Some Aspects of Her Life and Writings | Rene DoumicLong rafters and short posts gave them a quaint, short-waisted, grandmotherly look.
In the Catskills | John Burroughs
"You have not recovered strength for this bending and straining work, my dear," said Constance in her grandmotherly way.
A Pilgrim Maid | Marion Ames Taggart
British Dictionary definitions for grandmotherly
/ (ˈɡrænˌmʌðəlɪ, ˈɡrænd-) /
of, resembling, or suitable to a grandmother, esp in being protective, indulgent, or solicitous
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