Definitions for matronly

matronly ma·tron·ly

Spelling: [mey-truh n-lee]
IPA: /ˈmeɪ trən li/

Matronly is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 299 anagrams from letters in matronly (almnorty).

Definitions for matronly

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
  2. characteristic of or suitable for a matron.

Origin of matronly

First recorded in 1650-60; matron + -ly

Examples for matronly

Hilda Marsh—Hilda the blooming, the full bosomed, the matronly.

Magdalena was superb in her matronly beauty and her diamonds.

A matronly woman welcomes you, and presides with grace and dignity.

Her features, once soft and matronly, flamed with uncontrollable passions.

A matronly woman, of portly dimensions, met them in the hallway.

Well, I think the bonnet is nicest, more quiet and matronly.

She was a matronly person, with a bland smile on her countenance.

She was little if any older than the girl, but her air was that of matronly wisdom.

He does not foresee that in Clara's matronly friend he will behold Marah Rocke!

Mrs. Thornburgh moved on, her matronly face aglow with interest.

Word Value for matronly
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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