Definition of UXORIAL

uxorial

Meanings

Adjective

  • befitting or characteristic of a wife

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to a wife, or her genes or relatives.
  • Devoted to one's wife; uxorious.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin uxōrius (“of or pertaining to a wife; overly fond of one’s wife”) + English -al (suffix forming adjectives). Uxōrius is derived from uxor (“wife”) + -ius (suffix forming adjectives).

Synonyms

wifelike, wifely, wifey

Antonyms

husbandly

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 16

uxorial is a valid Words With Friends word