motherliness
Noun
Meaning
The state or quality of being motherly.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
maternity
maternalism
maternal quality
parenthood
pregnancy
charity
compassion
gestation
generosity
kindness
parentage
benevolence
motherhood
philanthropy
fatherhood
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Examples
the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children