Grandmotherly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Grandmotherly is an adjective meaning In the manner of a grandmother.
Meaning
In the manner of a grandmother.
More Meanings
- Having the characteristics of a grandmother.
Example Sentences
“Mr. Norton, your head!” he cried, a strange grandmotherly concern in his voice.
Then grandmotherly, trust-inspiring 63-year-old Gertrude Pruett stopped sending out the lovely checks and it became harder and harder to get in touch with her or her son Harold.
One of the maids introduced me to Miss Clifford, the housekeeper, a grandmotherly yet somehow youthful woman who offered me a cup of tea I was too nervous to accept. She gave it to me anyway, calling me “love.”
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