Pronunciation: /məˈtɜrtərəl/
adjective relating to or characteristic of an aunt
A1 My materteral grandmother always bakes cookies for me when I visit.
A2 She has a warm and materteral nature, making everyone feel welcome in her home.
B1 The materteral instincts of a mother are often strong, guiding her to protect and care for her children.
B2 The materteral bond between siblings can be just as strong as that between parent and child.
C1 Her materteral love and support helped him through the most difficult times in his life.
C2 The materteral instincts of the queen bee ensure the survival and success of the entire hive.
formal The materteral bond between the siblings was evident in their unwavering support for each other.
informal She always turns to her materteral cousin for advice on relationships.
slang My best friend is basically my materteral sister - we do everything together.
figurative The materteral connection between the two friends was so strong, they could finish each other's sentences.
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