motherful

Adjective

motherful (comparative more motherful, superlative most motherful)

1. Befitting a mother; motherly.
   • But Sœur Rosalie remained their mother still ; and when they returned, as many of them did — floated home by some strong current of grace — those motherful arms and that great motherful heart were open to them with a welcome made more tender by the extremity of their need.1885, Kathleen O'Meara, Jeanne Marie Rendu, Queen by divine right and other tales
   • More than once, after the auspicious occasion of his first visit, did Miss Cynthia cuddle and pet the Puffer baby in motherful fashion, and the twins had established a permanent playhouse under the apple tree in the back yard.1905, Florence Morse Kingsley, The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia
2. In the state of motherhood; pregnant.
   • The ship's quartermaster said nothing but just laid low, while the young, motherful bride moved about the deck in an exquisite confection of old-gold and rose, followed by a train of admirers.1911, Louis Mervin Maus, An army officer on leave in Japan
3. Having a mother.
   • I am motherful and sisterful; you are brotherless.1899, Mary Swift Lamson, Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgman, the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Girl