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avuncular

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a·vun·cu·lar  (-vngky-lr)
adj.
1. Of or having to do with an uncle.
2. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance.
[From Latin avunculus, maternal uncle; see awo- in Indo-European roots.]
avuncular [əˈvʌŋkjʊlə]
adj
1. of or concerned with an uncle
2. resembling an uncle; friendly; helpful
[from Latin avunculus (maternal) uncle, diminutive of avus grandfather]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.avuncular - resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
2.avuncular - being or relating to an uncleavuncular - being or relating to an uncle        
Translations
avuncular [əˈvʌŋkjʊləʳ] ADJ → como de tío
avuncular advice → consejos mpl amistosos
avuncular
adj → onkelhaft
avuncular [əˈvʌŋkjʊləʳ] adj (liter) (man) → bonario/a
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Wilfred Bohun stood rooted to the spot long enough to see the idiot go out into the sunshine, and even to see his dissolute brother hail him with a sort of avuncular jocularity.
The Innocence Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
 
 
 
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