grandmotherlyとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

grandmotherly (comparative more grandmotherly, superlative most grandmotherly)

1. In the manner of a grandmother.

   Coordinate term: grandfatherly

   • 1952, Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man, Penguin Books (2014), page 103:

     “Mr. Norton, your head!” he cried, a strange grandmotherly concern in his voice.

2. Having the characteristics of a grandmother.
   • 2022, Hernan Diaz, Trust, Picador (2023), page 256:

     One of the maids introduced me to Miss Clifford, the housekeeper, a grandmotherly yet somehow youthful woman who offered me a cup of tea I was too nervous to accept. She gave it to me anyway, calling me “love.”

   • 2025, Carter Wilson, Martha's Insatiable Desires, the producer, the actress, and The fabulous French Impressionists:

     Then grandmotherly, trust-inspiring 63-year-old Gertrude Pruett stopped sending out the lovely checks and it became harder and harder to get in touch with her or her son Harold.

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