Definition of "grandmotherly" []

• Characteristic of or befitting a grandmother. (adjective)
• Having the qualities of a grandmother. (adjective)

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• "It was more intended to point out what getting called grandmotherly means when you are a politician."
• "Out of a political context being called grandmotherly is a good thing, inside the political context though, is another story."
• "In politics, being called grandmotherly is an insult, being called angry and resentful is a compliment."