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motherliness vs motherly

motherly vs motherliness

motherliness is a noun but motherly is not a noun.

motherliness is not an adjective while motherly is an adjective.

motherliness is not an adverb while motherly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motherliness Yes No No No
motherly No Yes No Yes
motherliness (noun) motherly (noun)
the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
motherliness (adjective) motherly (adjective)
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
motherliness (adverb) motherly (adverb)
in a maternal manner; as a mother
Difference between motherliness and motherly

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