befitting a matron
1Matronly — Ma tron*ly, a. 1. Advanced in years; elderly. [1913 Webster] 2. Like, or befitting, a matron; grave; sedate. [1913 Webster] …
2matronly — /ˈmeɪtrənli/ (say maytruhnlee) adjective of or befitting or characteristic of a matron regarded as typically staid, dignified, and having a full figure: a matronly voice; a matronly figure. –matronliness, noun …
