avuncular
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of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of or concerned with an uncle |
| 2. | resembling an uncle; friendly; helpful |
| [C19: from Latin avunculus (maternal) uncle, diminutive of avus grandfather] | |
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avuncular
1831, from L. avunculus "maternal uncle," dim. of avus (see uncle). Used humorously for "of a pawnbroker" (uncle was slang for "pawnbroker" from c.1600 through 19c.).
"My only good suit is at present under the avuncular protection." ["Fraser's Magazine," 1832]
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Example sentences
His avuncular manner goes down well in a country shaken by three years of non-stop politicking.
Examples are affected sibling, cousin, and avuncular pairs.
His demeanor is commanding, with a practiced avuncular charm.
In his place is a jolly, avuncular leader, seen playing with his grandchildren and appearing on lighter chat shows.
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