Maternal
Pronunciation: /məˈtɜːrnəl/
Maternal (adjective)
- showing care and love like a mother does.
- connected with being a mother or motherhood.
- related to your mother's family.
Examples
- She showed maternal care for the injured bird.
- His maternal instincts kicked in when the child cried.
Common collocations: maternal instinct, maternal affection, maternal bond, maternal health, maternal leave