AVUNCULAR


Meaning of AVUNCULAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əvʌŋkjʊlə(r) ]

An avuncular man or a man with avuncular behaviour is friendly and helpful towards someone younger. ( FORMAL )

He began to talk in his most gentle and avuncular manner.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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