Word: motheringly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: mo
ther
ing
ly
Definition: In a mothering manner; maternally; so as to coddle.
Morphemes:
Affix: mother
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any person or entity which performs mothering.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.