avuncular Meaning & Definition
/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
What Does Avuncular Mean?
Avuncular is used as an adjective meaning In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle. It is also used to mean Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
Word Facts for Avuncular
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ |
| Synonyms | cousinly, benevolent and kind |
| Comparative / superlative | more avuncular, most avuncular |
Avuncular Definition (Adjective)
- In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
- Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
Adjective
- (by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
Synonyms of Avuncular
Avuncular synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
avuncular (comparative more avuncular, superlative most avuncular)
Origin of Avuncular
From Medieval Latin avunculāris, from Classical Latin avunculus (“maternal uncle”) + -āris (“-ar”).
Questions People Ask About Avuncular
What part of speech is avuncular?
Avuncular is an adjective.
What is another word for avuncular?
You can replace avuncular with words such as cousinly, benevolent and kind. See the full list of avuncular synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of avuncular?
The comparative form is more avuncular and the superlative form is most avuncular.