Comparative form of 'auntly'; more aunt-like or more characteristic of an aunt.
From 'auntly' (aunt plus '-ly') in its adjectival sense, with the comparative suffix '-er', following the pattern for forming comparatives in English for adjectives of one or two syllables.
The term 'auntlier' shows a rarely-seen comparative form in English—while it's grammatically valid, we'd more naturally say 'more auntlike,' revealing how English's comparative system is more flexible than formal rules suggest.
Comparative form of auntly; reinforces gendered assumptions about what behavior is stereotypically 'auntlike'.
Avoid; use specific behavioral descriptors (more caring, more protective) instead.
["more protective","more mentoring","more familially engaged"]
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