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cousinly

American  
[kuhz-uhn-lee] / ˈkʌz ən li /

adjective

  1. like or befitting a cousin.


Etymology

Origin of cousinly

First recorded in 1805–15; cousin + -ly

Example Sentences

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Cousin consultancy services With 39 first cousins and many other cousinly figures, you have free expertise in almost everything.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2015

Roger Michell, the director, allowed that his tale of cousinly love might have its seamy side.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2012

When I mention the cousinly connection, he is perhaps a tad quick to say, "Well, going back five generations."

From Time • May 12, 2011

There followed a cousinly battle of giants, du Pont against du Pont for great E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then she remembered that she had two cousinly guests and added, "The young men are very amiable, delightful companions, and I am very glad to have them here."

From In the Days of Queen Victoria by Tappan, Eva March