grandmotherly

grandmotherly Definition

grand·moth·erly (------lē)

adjective

of a grandmother
having traits considered typical of grandmothers; kindly, indulgent, solicitous, etc.
Informal fussy

grandmotherly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

woman: In a trial, a southern small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand - a grandmotherly, elderly woman.

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