agony aunt
1 of 1noun/ˈæɡəni ˌænt/
Forms:agony aunts
1
someone whose job involves giving answers and advice to people's questions and troubles in a dedicated newspaper column or magazine
- Readers often write to the agony aunt for advice on relationships, hoping for guidance from someone with experience.
- The agony aunt received hundreds of letters each week from people seeking help with various personal problems.
- As an agony aunt, she provided empathetic and practical solutions for readers dealing with family conflicts.
- The agony aunt column was one of the most popular sections in the magazine, offering advice on everything from friendship issues to career dilemmas.
- Many people found comfort in the agony aunt's thoughtful responses, feeling less alone in their struggles.