auntlike

/ˈɔːntlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of an aunt; having qualities or mannerisms typical of an aunt.

“Her auntlike kindness towards the neighborhood children earned her great respect.”

2. noun

a person who is like an aunt, especially in age or manner.

“The young woman, with her warm smile and comforting words, was like an aunt to many of the students.”

Synonyms

  • aunt
  • female relative
  • maternal

Antonyms

  • fatherly
  • paternal