Pronunciation

/kəˈzʌn/

Definitions

Noun

A cousin is a relative who is the child of an aunt or uncle, or the grandchild or great-grandchild of one’s parent’s sibling. It can also refer to a more distant relative with a shared familial connection.

Verb

To cousin (informally) is to resemble or act like a cousin, often in terms of behavior or appearance.

Adjective

The term cousinly describes qualities or actions that are characteristic of cousins, such as familiarity or shared family traits.

Phrases

• “Be related to your cousin”
• “Cousins growing up together”
• “First cousins once removed”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “My cousin from New York came to visit last summer.”
• Verb: “Their children are so cousinly, they seem more like siblings.”
• Adjective: “The cousinly bond between them was strong despite their age difference.”

Synonyms

• Cousinly
• Familial
• Kindred
• Relative
• Affinity

Antonyms

• Estranged
• Unrelated
• Outsider
• Alien