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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
Adjective
(of a man) friendly, helpful, and caring towards someone younger [Latin avunculus (maternal) uncle]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.avuncular - resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
2.avuncular - being or relating to an uncle
Translations
avuncular [əˈvʌŋkjuləʳ] adj → paternal
avuncular [əˈvʌŋkjuləʳ] adj → onkelhaft


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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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