- auntly
- adjective see aunt
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
auntly
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auntly — adverb In the manner of an aunt. Her auntly behavior always made me blush … Wiktionary
auntly — ˈ ̷ ̷lē, li adjective (sometimes er/ est) : of, relating to, or suggesting an aunt telephones her … nearly every day with auntly advice Newsweek … Useful english dictionary
aunt — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French ante, from Latin amita; akin to Old High German amma mother, nurse, Greek amma nurse Date: 14th century 1. the sister of one s father or mother 2. the wife of one s uncle • aunthood noun • auntlike … New Collegiate Dictionary
auntlike — adjective Resembling an aunt or some aspect of one. Syn: auntly … Wiktionary
aunt|ly — «ANT lee, AHNT », adjective. of or characteristic of an aunt: »“It is no good your trying to excuse your infamous conduct…!” This is the true, auntly note (Kenneth Tynan) … Useful english dictionary
