a·vun·cu·lar
a·vun·cu·lar/əˈvəNGkyələr/
adjective
- relating to an uncle.
- relating to the relationship between men and their siblings' children.
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1. : suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality. avuncular indulgence.
AVUNCULAR definition: 1. friendly, kind, or helpful, like the expected behaviour of an uncle: 2. friendly, kind, or…. Learn more.
2. having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy, etc. Webster's ...
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people: the avuncular, slightly condescending boss of a toy company.
/əˈvəŋkjələr/ · adjective. being or relating to an uncle · adjective. resembling an uncle in kindness or indulgence. Cite this entry.
Dec 11, 2020 · Avuncular typically means “acting in a kindly, benevolent manner towards one's nieces and nephews.” Avuncular comes from the Latin noun ...
behaving in a kind and friendly way towards young people, similar to the way a kind uncle treats his nieces or nephews Topics Family and relationshipsc2.
Jun 3, 2021 · Avuncular: 1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical genetics, ...
