Definition of AVUNCULAR

avuncular

Meanings

Adjective

  • resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
  • being or relating to an uncle

Adj

  • In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
  • Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin avunculus (“maternal uncle”).

Scrabble Score: 14

avuncular is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
avuncular is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
avuncular is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

avuncular is a valid Words With Friends word