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Meaning of "matron-like" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATRON-LIKE

matron-like  [ˈmeɪtrənˌlaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATRON-LIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Matron-Like is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MATRON-LIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of matron-like in the English dictionary

The definition of matron-like in the dictionary is resembling or characteristic of a married woman regarded as staid or dignified, esp a middle-aged woman with children.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MATRON-LIKE


aldermanlike
ˈɔːldəmənˌlaɪk
apronlike
ˈeɪprənˌlaɪk
basinlike
ˈbeɪsənˌlaɪk
chameleon-like
kəˈmiːlɪənˌlaɪk
garden-like
ˈɡɑːdənˌlaɪk
gentlemanlike
ˈdʒɛntəlmənˌlaɪk
human-like
ˈhjuːmənˌlaɪk
kitten-like
ˈkɪtənˌlaɪk
lemon-like
ˈlemənˌlaɪk
oven-like
ˈʌvənˌlaɪk
ravenlike
ˈreɪvənˌlaɪk
ribbon-like
ˈrɪbənˌlaɪk
seamanlike
ˈsiːmənˌlaɪk
skeleton-like
ˈskɛlɪtənˌlaɪk
sportsman-like
ˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk
unchristianlike
ˈʌnˈkrɪstʃənˌlaɪk
ungentlemanlike
ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənˌlaɪk
unsportsmanlike
ʌnˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk
woman-like
ˈwʊmənˌlaɪk
workmanlike
ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATRON-LIKE

matrioshka
matrix
matrix printer
matroclinal
matroclinic
matroclinous
matrocliny
matron
matron of honour
matronage
matronal
matronhood
matronize
matronliness
matronly
matrons of honour
matronship
matronymic
matross
matroyshka

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATRON-LIKE

bird-like
cell-like
cloth-like
daughter-like
dislike
guitar-like
hammer-like
jelly-like
jewel-like
like-for-like
metal-like
oil-like
scale-like
shell-like
soul-like
stone-like
summer-like
tail-like
village-like
virus-like
water-like

Synonyms and antonyms of matron-like in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «matron-like» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATRON-LIKE

Find out the translation of matron-like to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of matron-like from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «matron-like» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

护士长样
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

- matrona como
570 millions of speakers

English

matron-like
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैट्रन की तरह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مثل مربية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

матрона , как
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

matrona -like
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাতৃকা মত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

matrone comme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seperti matron
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Matrone artigen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

寮母様
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기혼 같은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaya matron
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mệnh phụ như
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பம்பில் போன்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅट्रॉन सारखी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

başhemşire benzeri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

matrona -like
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jak matrona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

матрона , як
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

- matroană ca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οικοδέσποινα - όπως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

matrone -agtige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

husmor liknande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forstander -lignende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of matron-like

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATRON-LIKE»

The term «matron-like» is used very little and occupies the 187.914 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATRON-LIKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about matron-like

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATRON-LIKE»

Discover the use of matron-like in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to matron-like and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Recollections of a Southern Matron
The " pomp and circumstance" of the burial, for it is not less among slaves, in proportion, than in palaces, delayed the funeral * It may scarcely be necessary to repeat that this incident and others in the Southern Matron, like those in the ...
Caroline Gilman, 2008
2
Children Remembered: Responses to Untimely Death in the Past
45 The author to his wife Mall, once in pleasant company by chance, I whished that you for company would dance, Which you refused, and said, your years require, Now, Matron-like, both manners and attire. Well, Mall, if needs thou wilt be ...
Robert Woods, 2006
3
The Epigrams of Sir John Harington
Well Mall if needes you wilbe matron=like, then trust to this I will a Matron like, Yet so to thee my Loue may neuer lessen, as you for church, house, bedd will learn this lesson./ Sitt in the Church as solemne as a Saynt, No deed, word, thought ...
Sir John Harington, Gerard Kilroy, 2009
4
The Anatomy of Melancholy, what it is: With All the Kinds, ...
... years require, Now, matron-like, both manners and attire. Well, Moll, if needs you will be matron-like, Then trust to this, I will thee matron like: Yet so to you my love may never lessen, As you for church, house, bed, observe this lesson: Sit ...
Robert Burton, 1871
5
The Anatomy of Melancholy; what it Is, with All the Kinds, ...
Well Moll, if needs you will be matron-like, Then trust to this, I will thee matron like : ' hominibus l'aeetis, et ludis puerilibus ultra modum deditus adeo u! sicui in eo tam gravitatem, quam levitatem considerare liberct, duas personas distinctas in ...
Robert Burton, 1800
6
The anatomy of melancholy: what it is, with all the kinds, ...
Well Moll, if needs you will be matron-like. Then trust to this, I will thee matron like : ' Hominibns facetis, et ludis pucrilibus ultra modum deditus adeo ut sicui ta eo tam gTavitatem, quam levitatem eonsidcrarc liberct, duas personas distineus in ...
Robert Burton, 1800
7
The anatomy of melancholy, by Democritus iunior
Well, Moll, if needs you will be matron-like, Then trust to this, I will thee matron like : • Hominibus facet is et ludis pucrilibus ultra niodum deditus, adeo ut sicui in eo tain gravitatem quam levitatem considerare liberet, duas pcrsonas distinftas in  ...
Robert Burton, 1806
8
The Anatomy of Melancholy (Volume II of III)
"Moll, once in pleasant company by chance, I wished that you for company would dance: Which you refus'd, and said, your years require, Now, matron-like, both manners and attire. Well, Moll, if needs you will be matron-like, Then trust to this,  ...
Robert Burton, 2010
9
Red Sox
... without the needed laid down protocol which require all to see her before she prepares the way for the matron to be contacted especially out siders like her demanding the where about of the Matron like a news caster hunting for information.
Isaac Ekow Anyidoho, 2013
10
Doctor on the Job
We're inescapably in the invisible export business, Matron. Like Anne Hathaway's cottage.' 'And I'm sick to death of it. It's bad enough with their wives and concubines sleeping all over the floors like bundles of black washing. Roasting whole ...
Richard Gordon, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATRON-LIKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term matron-like is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Snowpiercer' a fresh look at a dark, cold future
The former are like shoes, the latter are like hats, says a bespectacled, prison-matron-like character played by Tilda Swinton, surrounded by ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 14»
2
Why many Tibetan diaspora are at cultural crossroads
But that safety, guaranteed by the matron-like nation that India has been since Nehru for the Tibetans, might have softened the community to ... «Economic Times, Jun 14»
3
Call the Midwife, Series 3, BBC One
Jenny Agutter remains brisk and matron-like as Sister Julienne, Pam Ferris lends some welcome Sergeant-Majordom to Sister Evangelina (you ... «The Arts Desk, Jan 14»
4
The Star's humble beginnings were in Pitt Street and so were the …
She is a kind-hearted woman who cut a matron-like figure, and she accepted me back into The Star without even a formal interview. Lucky for ... «The Star Online, Mar 13»
5
Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend (Unless They're Recycled)
I'm still pining for the diamonds that got away, an eternity strand set in yellow gold that would replace the boring old band that sits matron-like ... «Huffington Post, Feb 13»
6
2013 Nissan X-Trail Review
It's easy to use, though we're not sure about the matron-like voice that dishes out directions in a patronising tone. If you're after a practical SUV, ... «CarAdvice, Dec 12»
7
These 'Heavenly Creatures' Are Actually From Hell
It's an incredible overall transformation - from matron-like appearance to budding youthful sexuality. Perhaps the only issue exaggerated is the ... «PopMatters, Jan 12»
8
This is inspired! David Cameron orders nurses to – wait for it – feed …
Cameron's piece de resistance in his professed attempt to improve nursing is to employ “matron-like figures”. What was wrong with the real ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 12»
9
Rockaways Rumble For 23rd Assembly District
Deacy was one of the first female members of the NYPD to be trained as a police officer, as opposed to the more matron-like policewoman ... «New York Daily News, Aug 11»
10
Professional Beer Taster: The Best Job In The World?
... in the glorious company of food writer Charles Campion (crumbly pastry, yes or no, demanded a bosomy matron-like woman) and cider. «Sabotage Times, Jun 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Matron-Like [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/matron-like>. May 2024 ».
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