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aunt Synonyms
Another word for aunt
Choosing another word for aunt depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife or female partner of one's uncle.
Usage Example
"Every summer, my sister and I spent two weeks visiting our auntie at her cottage by the lake."
Strongest
auntie
aunty
• noun (Context 2)
An affectionate or respectful title used by a child for an older woman who is a close family friend rather than a blood relative.
Usage Example
"The children always referred to their mother's lifelong best friend as auntie Clara."
Strongest
auntie
aunty
Opposites of aunt
The opposite of aunt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
uncle
niece
nephew
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aunt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aunt