grandmotherly adjective2 •Of or characteristic of grandmothers.“Mr. Norton, your head!” he cried, a strange grandmotherly concern in his voice. — 1952 •Resembling a grandmother.Then grandmotherly, trust-inspiring 63-year-old Gertrude Pruett stopped sending out the lovely checks and it became harder and harder to get in touch with her or her son Harold. — 2025 formsmore grandmotherly · most grandmotherly