Synonyms for niece
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : nees |
| Phonetic Transcription : nis |
Top 10 synonyms for niece Other synonyms for the word niece
- agnate
- blood
- brother-in-law
- clansperson
- cognate
- connection
- father-in-law
- folks
- gentlewoman
- girlfriend
- grandmother
- grandparents
- great-grandparents
- in-laws
- kin
- kinsman
- kinsperson
- kinswoman
- matron
- mother-in-law
- Ms./Miss/Mrs.
- nephew
- relation
- sib
- sister-in-law
- spouse
- stepbrother
- stepparent
- stepsister
- uncle
- wife
Définition of niece
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French niece "niece, granddaughter" (12c., Modern French nièce), earlier niepce, from Latin neptia (also source of Portuguese neta, Spanish nieta), from neptis "granddaughter," in Late Latin "niece," fem. of nepos "grandson, nephew" (see nephew). Replaced Old English nift, from Proto-Germanic *neftiz, from the same PIE root (Old English also used broðordohter and nefene).
- Until c.1600, it also commonly meant "a granddaughter" or any remote female descendant. Cf. cognate Spanish nieta, Old Lithuanian nepte, Sanskrit naptih "granddaughter;" Czech net, Old Irish necht, Welsh nith, German Nichte "niece."
- As in relative : noun member of a family
- As in woman : noun female human
- As in kinsman : noun relative
- As in kinswoman : noun relative
- Mrs. Van Geist fixed her niece with a sudden look of suspicion.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I came here, brother, to propose a match for my niece, Angélique.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- But, niece, it is not making too much fun of him to fall in with his fancies.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- My dear Mother,—Mr. Vernon returned on Thursday night, bringing his niece with him.
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- The gentlemen considered a niece of Mrs. Stanhope as their lawful prize.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Come, my dear niece, let me have the honour of doing with you what no body else yet has been able to do.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- You will have the favour of every body, Niece, when you know how to deserve it.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Only hear, Niece, said my aunt; only hear what Mr. Solmes has to read and to say to you on this head.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- You know not, Madam; You know not, Niece; all in one breath.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- What a romantic picture of a forced marriage have you drawn, Niece!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
Antonyms for niece
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