cousinly

[ kuhz-uhn-lee ]

adjective

1. like or befitting a cousin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cousinly¹

First recorded in 1805–15; cousin + -ly

Example Sentences

The GOP Latinas blame Latino Democrats for chaos and criminality in a place long remembered as a membrane between cousinly communities.

From Washington Post

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From The Guardian

Reacting to the name, Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, wrote on Twitter: “Perfect names. My 2-year old Charlotte Diana will be thrilled at cousinly name-sharing. Is at an age where thinks world revolves around her!”

From New York Times

Then he would put two somewhat grubby hands on her shoulders, with cousinly playfulness pull her round the right way, and publicly kiss her.

From Project Gutenberg

Jasper's children have been on pleasant cousinly terms with Josiah's; but they are aware of the fact that it would be better for them that Josiah should die before their own father, Jasper.

From Project Gutenberg