Meaning of the German Word "Mütterlich"

mütterlich
maternalistic

Treating people in a motherly way, often overprotectively.

Example Sentence

Die mütterliche Einstellung der Chefin ließ ihre Angestellten sich umsorgt fühlen.

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Relating to a mother; motherly.

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Definition: Treating people in a motherly way, often overprotectively.

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C2

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Adjective

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