matronly

a. 象主妇的, 有威严的, 稳重的

发音

AU /ˈmeɪtɹənli/

词形变化

more matronly 比较级 most matronly 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

    1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados The door opened, but it was to admit a middle-aged matronly lady with good-humour and domestic capability proclaimed by every detail of her smiling face and easy manner.

  2. 2.

    Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.

  3. 3.

    Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.

    Gone is her matronly gray frizzy hair and those bushy brows, frumpy frock and old lady pearls.

adv.
  1. 1.

    In the manner of a matron.

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近义相关 2

feminine womanly

词源

From matron + -ly.

来源：wiktionary