matronly
matronly
Definition
ma·tronly (mā′trən lē)
adjective
of, like, characteristic of, or suitable for a matron; specif.,
- dignified, sedate, etc.
- having a full figure, graying hair, etc.
ma′·tron·li·ness noun
matronly
Synonyms
matronly
modif.
Antonyms
matronly
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- woman: Rosa, a matronly woman in her fifties, is visiting her homeland for the first time in 14 years.
- lady: Miss Jeff was a matronly older lady who had been at the school a very long time.
- figure: The door opened to reveal a matronly figure in silhouette, framed by the brightness of the gas-lit hall.
Used with adjective complement
- look: But I'm quite busty and I fear it would look matronly on me.
Browse dictionary entries near matronly
- matronize
- matron of honor
- matron
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- matrix
- matrimony vine
- matrimony
- matrimonial
- matrilocal
- matrilineal
- matronymic
- matsah
- Matsu
- Matsudo
- Matsuyama
- Matt
- matte
- matted
- matter
- matter of course
