matronly

  1. Adjective.  In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
  2. Adjective.  Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
  3. Adjective.  Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.
  4. Adverb.  In the manner of a matron.

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