Cousinly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cousinly is an adjective meaning Characteristic of, or suitable to, a cousin.
Meaning
Characteristic of, or suitable to, a cousin.
Example Sentences
"Katie," he broke out, "if you have any cousinly love in your heart, and know anything about Walt Whitman, tell me something, so I can go back and spring it on Helen."
Synonyms for cousinly
Depending on context, synonyms include avuncular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avuncular, cousiny, unclely, auntish, auntlike, brotherlike.
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