Auntly

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, like, or characteristic of an aunt.

    "It was late, very late, when finally she climbed into the great bed after having received an auntly kiss."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of an aunt.

Synonyms

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auntlikeauntlike

Example

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"It was late, very late, when finally she climbed into the great bed after having received an auntly kiss."

Etymology

From aunt + -ly.

Related phrases

un-auntly

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