Added 10 October 2026 matronly /ˈmeɪtɹənli/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about matronly at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman. her matronly figure Related Words: femininewomanlyhousemotherlyhousemaidenlymistresslymotherfulmatricentredmatriarchalhandmaidenlyhousewifelymaiden-auntishmothered Back to today's word