adjective
- comparative form of aunty; more characteristic of or resembling an aunt; more matronly or sisterly in manner
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She had a warmer, auntlier presence than her more formal sister.
- His auntlier approach to parenting made him popular with the neighborhood children.
- The teacher's auntlier demeanor put the nervous students at ease.
- She wore an auntlier cardigan and sensible shoes to the family gathering.