avuncular
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8.1
- adjective
- /əˈvʌŋkjələr/
:
avuncular
- He's a tall, avuncular man with a flabby belly and Arrow shirts: an accountant.
Examples
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As Kay's children grew older, Frost became an avuncular figure in their household.
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Max gave him an avuncular clap on the shoulder.
Fiction book (2002) -
As Kay's children grew older, Frost became an avuncular figure in their household.
Academic text (1996) -
Stephen does so; Dr. Feuerbach gives him an avuncular pat on the shoulder and leads him back to the dining room table.
Fiction book (1997) -
The voice that Einstein adopts in the little book Relativity is kindly, patient, and avuncular.
Academic text (1998) -
Museveni is a bear of a man with an avuncular style that has disarmed many a visitor.
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Franklin was an avuncular sage with a quick wit and a glint in his eye.
Synonyms
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3.4
Friendly and pleasant in a way people like
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3.7
Warm and sincere when showing friendship or welcome
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5.5
Friendly and easy to talk to
5
2.5
A person who is kind and caring
4
3.2
Cheerful and friendly to other people
2
3.4
Kind, gentle, and caring like a grandfather
2
3.0
Being warm, gentle, and caring like a kind older woman who comforts others
Very warm and welcoming to people
Antonyms
How Friendly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Avuncular comes from the Latin avunculus, which means 'uncle' or 'mother's brother'. So, avuncular describes a kind, friendly, and helpful manner like an uncle.