matronly Hear it!

matronly Definition

ma·tronly (mā′trən lē)

adjective

of, like, characteristic of, or suitable for a matron; specif.,

  1. dignified, sedate, etc.
  2. having a full figure, graying hair, etc.

matronly Related Forms
ma′·tron·li·ness noun
matronly Synonyms

matronly

modif.

middle-aged, wifely, grave, sedate, womanly, ladylike; see also mature 1, motherly.

Antonyms inexperienced*, immature*, girlish.

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

  1. ‹ matronize
  2. ‹ matron of honor
  3. ‹ matron
  4. ‹ matrix switch
  5. ‹ matrix
  6. ‹ matrimony vine
  7. ‹ matrimony
  8. ‹ matrimonial
  9. ‹ matrilocal
  10. ‹ matrilineal
  1. matronymic ›
  2. matsah ›
  3. Matsu ›
  4. Matsudo ›
  5. Matsuyama ›
  6. Matt ›
  7. matte ›
  8. matted ›
  9. matter ›
  10. matter of course ›