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uxorial

uxorial

9.9
Relating to a wife and her role
  • adjective
  • /ʌkˈsɔːriəl/
  • Formal
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  • The novel explores the limits of traditional uxorial behavior in modern society.

Examples

  • He always praised her uxorial devotion to their family.

  • At social gatherings, her uxorial skills were evident in how she supported her husband.

  • Her uxorial duties included managing the household.

  • He admired her uxorial qualities and support.

  • Her uxorial duties include managing the household and supporting her husband's career.

  • He admired her uxorial traits, appreciating how she cared for their family.

  • The uxorial relationship they shared was built on mutual respect and love.

Synonyms

wifely
vsuxorial
6 7.1

Actions a married woman usually does to care for her family

is a general term relating to a spouse rather than duty suitability
wifelike
vsuxorial
7.5

Showing care and duty often expected of a wife

is broader describing relation to a spouse rather than specific typical qualities
wifey
vsuxorial
  • Slang
8.8

Behaving in a caring, responsible way like cooking or tidying for a partner

is a general relation to a spouse rather than describing specific behaviors

Surface Forms

uxorial positive

Morphology

uxorial = uxor (opaque) = uxor + ial

The adjective is formed from the Latin combining form 'uxor' plus '-ial', a formation that is not recoverable from common modern English vocabulary for most learners.

Etymology

Uxorial comes from the Latin word uxor meaning 'wife' and the ending -ial meaning 'relating to'. So, uxorial simply means 'about a wife' or 'like a wife'.