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Adverbial maternally has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebMaternallyDefinition: in a maternal manner; relating to or characteristic of a mother or motherhood Part of speech: adverb Sense 1: in a way that pertains to or demonstrates motherly qualities or behavior Example sentence 1: She instinctively reached out maternally to protect her child from the falling objects. Example sentence 2: The lioness stared maternally at her cubs, ensuring their safety from a distance. Sense 2: in a manner that is passed down or inherited from one's mother Example sentence 3: The artist's talent was evident in her maternally acquired skill for painting. Example sentence 4: He inherited his maternally dominant eyes, which were deep blue, from his mother. Sense 3: in relation to the mother's side of a person's family Example sentence 5: She knew about her maternally inherited health condition and took necessary precautions. Example sentence 6: The family reunion highlighted the maternally-linked generations through photographs. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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