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avuncular

a·vun·cu·lar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
    • /əˈvʌŋ kyə lər/
    • /əˈvʌŋ.kjʊ.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
    • /əˈvʌŋ kyə lər/

Definitions of avuncular word

  • adjective avuncular An avuncular man or a man with avuncular behaviour is friendly and helpful towards someone younger. 3
  • adjective avuncular of or concerned with an uncle 3
  • adjective avuncular resembling an uncle; friendly; helpful 3
  • adjective avuncular of an uncle 3
  • adjective avuncular having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy, etc. 3
  • adjective avuncular of, relating to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection. 1

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Origin of avuncular

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin avuncul(us) a mother's brother, equivalent to av(us) a forefather + *-ont- + *-l(os) diminutive suffix (cf. uncle) + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Avuncular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

avuncular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for avuncular

adj avuncular

  • helping — the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
  • consultative — A consultative committee or document gives advice or makes proposals about a particular problem or subject.
  • consultive — of or relating to consultation; advisory.
  • counseling — Counseling is advice which a therapist or other expert gives to someone about a particular problem.
  • advising — to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious.

adjective avuncular

  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • kindhearted — having or showing sympathy or kindness: a kindhearted woman.
  • benign — You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.

Antonyms for avuncular

adjective avuncular

  • unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.

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