What does cousinly mean?
Cousinly means Characteristic of, or suitable to, a cousin.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Characteristic of, or suitable to, a cousin.
"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."
Use cousinly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cousinly means Characteristic of, or suitable to, a cousin.
Common synonyms include avuncular.
Possible antonyms include uncousinly.
"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."
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