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Definition of Matronly
1. Adjective. Befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman. "Her matronly figure"
Definition of Matronly
1. a. Advanced in years; elderly.
Definition of Matronly
1. Adjective. In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse. ¹
2. Adjective. Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman. ¹
3. Adjective. Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy. ¹
4. Adverb. In the manner of a matron. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Matronly
1. matron [adj] - See also: matron
Lexicographical Neighbors of Matronly
Literary usage of Matronly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Jerningham Letters (1780-1843): Being Excerpts from the Correspondence by Frances Dillon Jerningham (1896)
"The other two, have a much more matronly tranquillity about them. Friday, 16.
• •••*• You will see by the papers what a horrid attempt was twice made upon ..."
2. The Early Married Life of Maria Josepha, Lady Stanley: With Extracts from by Maria Josepha (Holroyd), Stanley, John Thomas Stanley, Jane Henrietta, Adeane (1899)
"You would require a male servant on horseback, but 15l. would pay for him, and
other additional expenses; and you now seem to be grown so wise and matronly, ..."
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