MATERNALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does maternally mean? • MATERNALLY (adverb)
The adverb MATERNALLY has 1 sense:
1. in a maternal manner; as a mother
Familiarity information: MATERNALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MATERNALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a maternal manner; as a mother
Synonyms:
maternally; motherly
Context example:
she loved her students almost maternally
Pertainym:
maternal (characteristic of a mother)
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