Word

avuncular \uh-VUHNG-kyuh-luhr\, adjective:

Meaning

1. Of or pertaining to an uncle.

2. Resembling an uncle, especially in kindness or indulgence.

Examples

Both uncle Frank and uncle Stephen Austen had made it a point of principle to be rigorously unsentimental in the discharge of their avuncular obligations.

--David Nokes, [1]Jane Austen: A Life

Thornton's reputation was that of a soft-hearted and avuncular veterinarian known for getting teary-eyed while listening to even slightly sentimental stories

--Vicki Croke, "New leader of the MSPCA moves to tame budget woes," [2]Boston Globe, September 20, 2003

A man with such a nice, avuncular personality would not blow up the world.

--William Schneider, "The New Shape of American Politics," [3]The Atlantic, January 1987

Extra

Avuncular comes from Latin avunculus, "maternal uncle."

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His avuncular personality has made him a hero for the youngsters here. The care, the love that they never got from their family, was given to them by this stranger whom they called Sir now with respect and not because they were supposed to do so. Not only did he have a soft heart and an understanding nature, he would motivate all his students to perform well, in exams as well as real life. He set an example for them to follow. He has proved that the younger generation does not need drugs but a little love, care, and attention.