What does maternally mean?
Maternally means In a maternal manner; motherly, as a mother..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a maternal manner; motherly, as a mother..
Use maternally when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Maternally means In a maternal manner; motherly, as a mother..
Common synonyms include motherwise, motherly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use maternally where its definition matches the intended context.
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