motherliness

/-lēnə̇s, -lin-/ (ame, mw)

motherliness — noun

1. the gentle, loving, protective quality of someone who cares for other people in

1.名詞C1
釋義

the gentle, loving, protective quality of someone who cares for other people in a way that feels like a good mother's care

例句

Christopher's quiet motherliness showed when he wrapped the lost child in his coat.

showed when + caring action

The nurse's motherliness calmed Valentina before the long operation.

someone's motherliness + calmed [person]

同義詞
  • tenderness

    focuses on gentle feeling or touch, while motherliness adds a protective, caring quality

  • warmth

    is a broader friendly quality, while motherliness specifically suggests maternal care

  • nurturing

    emphasizes actively helping someone grow or feel safe, while motherliness also includes emotional softness

反義詞
  • coldness

    shows a lack of gentle care or affection

  • harshness

    suggests rough or severe treatment instead of soft, protective care

  • neglect

    focuses on failing to care for someone at all

文法句型

show motherliness

with motherliness

motherliness towards [someone]

用法筆記

Motherliness is usually uncountable. It often describes a gentle, protective way of caring for others and can be used for someone who is not actually a mother.

常見錯誤

❌Her motherlinesses comforted the children after the fire drill.
✅Her motherliness comforted the children after the fire drill.
💡Motherliness is usually uncountable and does not normally have a plural form.
❌The teacher had a motherliness to the class.
✅The teacher showed motherliness towards the class.
💡This noun is more natural with verbs like 'show' and with patterns such as 'towards someone' or 'with motherliness'.