consanguine

/ˌkɑnsæŋˈɡwaɪn, -ˈɡweɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of kinship or family relationships

“She was drawn to her consanguine connections who shared her love for art.”

2. noun

a relative by blood, especially a first cousin

“At the family reunion, she met many of her consanguines for the first time.”

3. adverb

in a manner characteristic of kinship or family relationships

“They interacted with each other in a consanguine way, as if they were long-lost siblings.”

Synonyms

  • blood
  • kin
  • kindred
  • relational

Antonyms

  • distant
  • estranged