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Avuncular   /əvˈəŋkjələr/   Listen
Avuncular

adjective
1.
Resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence.
2.
Being or relating to an uncle.





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"Avuncular" Quotes from Famous Books



... whether you go to Frinton now or next month, or even next year but one. You're a powerful woman and you'll last a long time yet, especially if you don't worry. I won't call for about a week, and if you'd like to consult another doctor, do." He smiled on her in an avuncular manner, and rose. ...
— Mr. Prohack • E. Arnold Bennett
... emotion which he was forced to admit was not altogether avuncular—that curious sentimental mixture that middle-aged men feel of paternal pity, Platonic tenderness and protectiveness, together with all those other euphemistic synonyms, that make them eager to assist the weak and fragile, to try to educate and elevate, and particularly to ...
— Tutt and Mr. Tutt • Arthur Train


Words linked to "Avuncular" :   uncle


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