avuncular

adjective avun·cu·lar \ə-ˈvəŋ-kyə-lər\

: like an uncle : kind or friendly like an uncle

Full Definition of AVUNCULAR

: of or relating to an uncle

: suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality <avuncular indulgence>

— avun·cu·lar·i·ty \ə-ˌvəŋ-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē, -ˈler-ə-\ noun

— avun·cu·lar·ly \ə-ˈvəŋ-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb

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Latin avunculus maternal uncle — more at uncle

First Known Use: 1831

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