matronly
pronunciation
How to pronounce matronly in British English:
UK [ˈmeɪtrənli]
How to pronounce matronly in American English:
US [ˈmeɪtrənli]
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- Adjective:
- befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
Word Origin
- matronly
- 1580s (adv.), 1650s (adj.), from matron + -ly (2). An earlier adjective was matron-like (1570s).
Example
- 1. Her matronly fame was trodden under all men 's feet .
- 2. Her matronly looks gave the child a feeling of security .
- 3. None of the women he interviewed were suitable for the job they were either too glamorous or too matronly .
- 4. When I asked if there was one , the matronly carriage attendant smiled and pointed at a leaking air-conditioning vent for the " douche " .
- 5. They brought on older contestants and added a third host a matronly professor from the provincial communist party school .