Matronly

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪtrənli/

Definitions of matronly

adjective relating to or characteristic of a mature, typically older woman, especially in terms of appearance or manner

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a matronly dress to the wedding.

A2 The matronly woman greeted us with a warm smile.

B1 The matronly librarian helped me find a book on gardening.

B2 Her matronly demeanor made her the perfect candidate for the role of head nurse.

C1 Despite her matronly appearance, she was a fierce businesswoman.

C2 The matronly figure of the queen commanded respect and admiration from all who met her.

Examples of matronly in a Sentence

formal The matronly woman greeted the guests with grace and elegance.

informal My neighbor's matronly aunt always bakes the best cookies.

slang I never thought the matronly librarian would be into heavy metal music.

figurative The old oak tree stood tall and matronly, its branches reaching out like protective arms.

Grammatical Forms of matronly

• past tense: became
• plural: matronlies
• comparative: more matronly
• superlative: most matronly
• present tense: is matronly
• future tense: will be matronly
• perfect tense: has been matronly
• continuous tense: is being matronly
• singular: matronly
• positive degree: matronly
• infinitive: to be matronly
• gerund: being matronly
• participle: matronly

Origin and Evolution of matronly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'matronly' originated from the Latin word 'mātrōnālis', which is derived from 'māter' meaning mother.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who is characteristic of a mother or mature woman, the term 'matronly' has evolved to also connote a sense of dignity, maturity, and sometimes a lack of fashion or style.