motherful adjective3 •Befitting a mother; motherly.As Roy is approaching the buggy where she is seated, a motherful pride leaps to her eyes. Her dear boy! — 1910 •Having a mother.I am motherful and sisterful; you are brotherless. — 1899 •In the state of motherhood; pregnant.The ship's quartermaster said nothing but just laid low, while the young, motherful bride moved about the deck in an exquisite confection of old-gold and rose, followed by a train of admirers. — 1911 formsmore motherful · most motherful