/ Thesaurus / M Synonyms of motherlike Find synonyms for: Adjective1. motherlike, maternal (vs. paternal)usage: suggestive of or acting like a motherWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fresco Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language