1adjective
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
01 Word definition
motherly
8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants
Is MOTHERLY a word?
Yes. MOTHERLY is a 8-letter adjective. befitting a mother; warm and nurturing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
M-O-T-H-E-R-L-YHow do you spell MOTHERLY?
MOTHERLY contains 8 letters, begins with M, and ends with Y.
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2adverb
in a maternal manner; as a mother
“she loved her students almost maternally”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗maternally
02 Letter breakdown
How is MOTHERLY spelled?
M1O2T3H4E5R6L7Y8
03 Word-game status
Can you play MOTHERLY?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About MOTHERLY.
How do you spell MOTHERLY?
MOTHERLY is spelled M-O-T-H-E-R-L-Y. It contains 8 letters.