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Meaning of "cousinly" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF COUSINLY

ˈkʌzənlɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COUSINLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cousinly is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COUSINLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cousinly in the English dictionary

The definition of cousinly in the dictionary is of or relating to cousins.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COUSINLY

brazenly · certainly · commonly · curmudgeonly · evenly · frozenly · gentlemanly · heavenly · humanly · inhumanly · matronly · mistakenly · openly · stubbornly · suddenly · sullenly · uncommonly · unevenly · Winstanley · womanly

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COUSINLY

courtship · courtship display · courtside · courtyard · couscous · couscousou · cousin · cousin-german · cousinage · cousinhood · cousinry · cousinship · Cousteau · couta · couta boat · couteau · couteaux · couter · couth · couthie

WORDS THAT END LIKE COUSINLY

bumpkinly · fainly · gainly · inly · mainly · maudlinly · plainly · thinly · uncertainly · ungainly · vainly · virginly

Synonyms and antonyms of cousinly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cousinly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COUSINLY

Find out the translation of cousinly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of cousinly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cousinly» in English.
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cousinly
1,325 millions of speakers
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cousinly
570 millions of speakers
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English

cousinly
510 millions of speakers
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cousinly
380 millions of speakers
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cousinly
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

родственному
278 millions of speakers
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cousinly
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

মাসতুতো
260 millions of speakers
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Translator English - French

cousinage
220 millions of speakers
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Cousinly
190 millions of speakers
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cousinly
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

いとこらしい
130 millions of speakers
ko

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cousinly
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Cousinly
85 millions of speakers
vi

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cousinly
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

cousinly
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

चुलत भाऊ अथवा बहीण
75 millions of speakers
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cousinly
70 millions of speakers
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cousinly
65 millions of speakers
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cousinly
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

родинному
40 millions of speakers
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cousinly
30 millions of speakers
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cousinly
15 millions of speakers
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cousinly
14 millions of speakers
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cousinly
10 millions of speakers
no

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cousinly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cousinly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COUSINLY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cousinly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COUSINLY»

Discover the use of cousinly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cousinly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Cousinly Connexion
Orphaned children, meddlesome cousin, negligent heir--recipe for catastrophe?
Sheila Simonson, 2007
2
The St. James's Magazine and United Empire Review
We are almost relations, you know; and we get on very well together—much better than I ever thought we should; but as for anything more than a cousinly kind of friendship—” “A cousinly kind of fiddlestick,” cried the energetic dowager.
3
The Works of Mrs. Ann S. Stephens
CHAPTER III. COUSINLY GREETINGS. ~V7~OU might have wondered that Clara Vane was so -L agitated at the sight of Compton, had you seen her cousin — as fine a specimen of humanity as ever trod the earth. Tall, keen-eyed, and giving ...
Ann Sophia Stephens, 1873
4
The St. James's Magazine
We are almost relations, you know; and we get on very well together-much better than I ever thought we should; but as for anything more than a cousinly kind of friendship—” “ A cousinly kind of fiddlestick,” cried the energetic dowager. “Do you ...
5
The Sheikh's Claim (Mills & Boon Desire) (Desert Knights - ...
How ... un-cousinly of her at the time, if she didn't.” “If she'd sung anything about you, I bet it wouldn't have been praises. Andsince youwentto greatlengths to divert her fromyourintentions concerning me, she never didthe cousinly thing for me, ...
Olivia Gates, 2013
6
Brother Cain
'One very cousinly visit. How did she react when you put my proposition? You have put it?' 'Yes. She reacted badly. She likes you, she says. But after that abortion you did, she can't bear the idea of having any physical contact with you.
Simon Raven, 2001
7
John Burnet of Barns: A Romance
In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict -- and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets.
John Buchan, 2012
8
Archaeology and Culture in Southeast Asia: Unraveling the ...
Peter Bellwood's (1978a) Man's Conquest of the Pacific cites a 'cousinly' relationship between Lapita, Sa Huynh and Kalanay on p. 247, in a paragraph that is barely different in its intent from Solheim's passage on p. 16." I first remarked on the ...
Wilhelm G. Solheim, 2006
9
The Lady of Situations
It was not that Lev's interest was more than cousinly, even second cousinly. He showed a genial concern in getting to know ."this long-hidden blossom" of his family tree. He was a restless squirrel of a young man, with bright blue eyes and ...
Louis Auchincloss, 1990
10
Antifeminism and the Victorian Novel
The family romance, made (in)famous by Freud, has also occupied the attention of queer theory, particularly in terms of the extended family, where avuncular and cousinly relationships provide a way out of the often-stifling nuclear family.
Tamara Wagner

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COUSINLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cousinly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ashes 2015: Why a nation with no history or culture is so desperate …
... less the respective personnel than the curious cocktail of fraternal hatred and cousinly affection that defines the Anglo-Australian relationship. «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Game of Thrones Season 6: What Happens Next?
She covets ruling Winterfell like her parents did, and perhaps there will be a cousinly love yet between Jon Snow and one of his former ... «Den of Geek!, Jun 15»
3
2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Variety Gala Performance
Marney McQueen's Russian alter ego, beautician to the stars Rosa Waxoffski delighted the audience with her song about cousinly love, 'Ivan'. «ArtsHub, Jun 15»
4
NO AMOUNT OF COUSINLY LOVE CAN SAVE NAJIB: Time for …
The people's belief until today is that Hishamuddin Hussein is Vice President and Defence Minister, and the only one willing to back Najib ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jun 15»
5
Penny Dreadful: Lily and Her Bride of Frankenstein Heritage
... bit of cleverness: after the Monster (played by a charismatic if miscast Robert De Niro) slaughters Victor's cousinly wife on their wedding night ... «Den of Geek!, Jun 15»
6
Silver Threads: Cousins, cousins and more cousins
... third and even fourth generations of cousins now — guys and dolls who've known me only as a kindly role model for cousinly relations. «NolaVie, May 15»
7
As You Like It, Shakespeare's Globe, review: 'witty and affectionate'
... and real harm, while Michelle Terry as Rosalind and Ellie Piercy as Celia bring a shrill, almost hysterical energy to their cousinly bond. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
8
WADA appeal into Essendon verdict: Too big even for City Hall
... the integrity of the jurists on the AFL tribunal, it felt their decision was made in an atmosphere altogether too cousinly and collegial. «The Age, May 15»
9
Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
As Earl Charles Spencer , brother of the late princess, tweeted May 4 : "My 2-year-old Charlotte Diana will be thrilled at cousinly name-sharing.". «Boston Herald, May 15»
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Princess Diana's brother tweets approval of royal baby name: 'Perfect'
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! «Closer, May 15»
REFERENCE
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