Matronly

/ˈmeɪtrənli/
adjective

Having a characteristic of a mature woman, often in a beneficial way.

He always remembered his grandmother as a matronly figure, with her full skirts and warm smile.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Having a characteristic of a mature woman, often in a beneficial way.

Often appears as...

  • matronly figure
  • matronly woman
adjective

Being large and heavy in a dignified, stately way, typically associated with older, respectable women.

She wore a matronly gown, suitable for the occasion.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Being large and heavy in a dignified, stately way, typically associated with older, respectable women.

Often appears as...

  • matronly appearance
  • matronly physique
adjective

Appearing or behaving as a married woman, in a caring and protective manner.

Her matronly kindness made everyone feel safe and cared for in the orphanage.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Appearing or behaving as a married woman, in a caring and protective manner.

Often appears as...

  • matronly kindness
  • matronly instincts
adjective

Having a characteristic of a mature woman, often in a beneficial way.

He always remembered his grandmother as a matronly figure, with her full skirts and warm smile.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Having a characteristic of a mature woman, often in a beneficial way.

Often appears as...

  • matronly figure
  • matronly woman
adjective

Being large and heavy in a dignified, stately way, typically associated with older, respectable women.

She wore a matronly gown, suitable for the occasion.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Being large and heavy in a dignified, stately way, typically associated with older, respectable women.

Often appears as...

  • matronly appearance
  • matronly physique
adjective

Appearing or behaving as a married woman, in a caring and protective manner.

Her matronly kindness made everyone feel safe and cared for in the orphanage.
Visual representation of "matronly" - Appearing or behaving as a married woman, in a caring and protective manner.

Often appears as...

  • matronly kindness
  • matronly instincts
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Positive Connotation

The term 'matronly' suggests warmth and experience, often seen positively.

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The teacher's matronly wisdom helped many students prosper.
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Not Age Specific

'Matronly' describes characteristics, not just an older age.

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Despite her young age, she carried a matronly air of authority.
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Subtle Respect

'Matronly' often carries a subtle undertone of respect for the person it describes.

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She viewed her matronly mentor with great respect and admiration.
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Positive Connotation

The term 'matronly' suggests warmth and experience, often seen positively.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The teacher's matronly wisdom helped many students prosper.
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Not Age Specific

'Matronly' describes characteristics, not just an older age.

Illustration for Not Age Specific
Despite her young age, she carried a matronly air of authority.
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Subtle Respect

'Matronly' often carries a subtle undertone of respect for the person it describes.

Illustration for Subtle Respect
She viewed her matronly mentor with great respect and admiration.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

The term 'matronly' suggests warmth and experience, often seen positively.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
The teacher's matronly wisdom helped many students prosper.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Age Specific

'Matronly' describes characteristics, not just an older age.

Illustration for Not Age Specific
Despite her young age, she carried a matronly air of authority.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Respect

'Matronly' often carries a subtle undertone of respect for the person it describes.

Illustration for Subtle Respect
She viewed her matronly mentor with great respect and admiration.
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Quote examples

Allison Tolman

American Actress

Whenever I've done a sketch in which I'm asked to play a mom, my brain goes to Minnesota. It makes the character seem matronly, warm, the kind of person that takes care of you and brings you Campbell's soup when you're sick. It's a great shortcut.
Portrait of Allison Tolman

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Jane Fonda

American Actress

I have people in my life who will say, 'Honey, you're trying too hard.' I like being saucy, but I'm 73 and a half. I'm still trying to find my way between matronly and coltishness.
Portrait of Jane Fonda

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Patricia Clarkson

American Actress

Parts that are desexed, matronly - to just put me in a couple of scenes and have me be the older, you know, dead character, is not gonna fly with me.
Portrait of Patricia Clarkson

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Jack Hemingway

My mother was a fine woman. But it couldn't have worked. Dad was such a macho guy and she was eight years older and becoming matronly.
Portrait of Jack Hemingway

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Michael Kors

American Designer

People want to look taller and thinner. No one says, 'Ooh! Let me buy that dress because it makes me feel matronly!
Portrait of Michael Kors

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Paula Pell

American Writer

I was a very earthly, matronly, plus-size little girl with a pure heart.
Portrait of Paula Pell

Quote examples

Allison Tolman

American Actress

Whenever I've done a sketch in which I'm asked to play a mom, my brain goes to Minnesota. It makes the character seem matronly, warm, the kind of person that takes care of you and brings you Campbell's soup when you're sick. It's a great shortcut.
Portrait of Allison Tolman

Quote examples

Jane Fonda

American Actress

I have people in my life who will say, 'Honey, you're trying too hard.' I like being saucy, but I'm 73 and a half. I'm still trying to find my way between matronly and coltishness.
Portrait of Jane Fonda

Quote examples

Patricia Clarkson

American Actress

Parts that are desexed, matronly - to just put me in a couple of scenes and have me be the older, you know, dead character, is not gonna fly with me.
Portrait of Patricia Clarkson

Quote examples

Jack Hemingway

My mother was a fine woman. But it couldn't have worked. Dad was such a macho guy and she was eight years older and becoming matronly.
Portrait of Jack Hemingway

Quote examples

Michael Kors

American Designer

People want to look taller and thinner. No one says, 'Ooh! Let me buy that dress because it makes me feel matronly!
Portrait of Michael Kors

Quote examples

Paula Pell

American Writer

I was a very earthly, matronly, plus-size little girl with a pure heart.
Portrait of Paula Pell
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