uxoriously

9.9

In a way that shows very strong, often too much love and praise for one's wife

adverb
/ʌkˈsɔːrɪəsli/

Formal

: uxoriosamente

He always spoke uxoriously about his wife's talents and achievements.

Examples

He deferred uxoriously to his wife's opinion on every household matter.
She felt loved as he uxoriously catered to her needs.
The politician acted uxoriously in public, often praising his spouse above all else.
He treated her uxoriously every day.
He always spoke uxoriously about his wife's talents and achievements.
The politician acted uxoriously in public, often praising his spouse above all else.
He deferred uxoriously to his wife's opinion on every household matter.

Synonyms

adoringly

vsuxoriously

4 3.4

In a loving way that shows deep care and admiration

shows feeling aimed specifically at one's wife rather than generally

dotingly

vsuxoriously

1 7.2

With very strong love and care

shows affection specifically toward one's wife rather than anyone else

How Affectionate

uxoriously

Formal

9.9

dotingly

1 7.2

adoringly

4 3.4

lovingly

38 1.0

affectionately

28 2.6

warmly

32 1.0

Surface Forms

uxoriously positive

Morphology

uxoriously = uxorious (opaque) = uxor + ious + ly

Formation from the adjective 'uxorious' to the adverb with '-ly' is a regular and predictable process.

Etymology

Uxoriously comes from the Latin root uxor, which means 'wife'. So to act uxoriously is to show too much love or care for one's wife, which explains its modern meaning.