maternally
ma-ter-nal-ly
adverb
In a manner characteristic of a mother; with motherly care or affection.
"She smiled maternally at the new baby."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: motherly
ma-ter-nal-ly
In a manner characteristic of a mother; with motherly care or affection.
"She smiled maternally at the new baby."
Synonyms: motherly