Definition of MOTHERLINESS

motherliness

Noun

  • the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
    • "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children"
  • The property of being motherly.

Origin / Etymology

From motherly + -ness.

Synonyms

maternal quality, maternalism, maternity

Scrabble Score: 17

motherliness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
motherliness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
motherliness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

motherliness is a valid Words With Friends word