Synonyms for

Tia

Verb / ˈti:ʌ / Another word for tia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tia is a girls name that means aunt in Spanish.

Synonyms & similar words

tia transientischemicattack auntie aunty sister kin relative godmother stepmother mother-in-law grandmother nana mimi grammy mamaw meemaw nanny granny oma nonna

Synonyms by register

Formal

associate contact colleague acquaintance

Informal

pal buddy mate chum neighbor

Literary

kinswoman compatriot fellow

Antonyms

stranger acquaintance outsider foreigner alien

Common collocations

  • close tia
  • dear tia
  • old tia
  • family tia
  • childhood tia
  • childhood friend
  • good tia

Word family

noun tia
adjective tiable

Usage note

The word 'tia' is an archaic or dialectal term for an aunt, and is rarely used in modern English. It is more commonly found in older literature or specific regional dialects.

Example sentences

  1. My Tia Rosa makes the best cookies.
  2. I love spending time with my Tia Lucia.
  3. My Tia Carmen lives in Mexico.
  4. Tia Sofia is always there for me when I need her.
  5. My Tia Anita is my godmother.

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