Word of the Day

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Write! Post! This word is just perfect.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Avuncular

[ə-vən-kyoo-lər]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: latin, mid-19th century

• Relating to an uncle
• Suggestive of the warm feelings between a man and his siblings' children

Examples of Avuncular in a sentence

• He has a genial smile and avuncular friendliness that lead many to refer to him as uncle, even if he isn't related to them.
• My mom's brother treated me with a kind, avuncular attitude when I was a child.

Waverly's references to sympathetic grandmothers was a veiled indication of his avuncular affection for his agents.

About Avuncular

While in a strict sense avuncular has to do with the relationship between an uncle and his nieces and nephews, it can be applied to any male who displays a kind and indulgent attitude toward young(er) people.

Did you Know?

The Latin root of avuncular — avunculus — originally signified the relationship specifically with one's maternal uncle, but common usage has expanded the word to embrace the connection with any uncle.

Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Mr. Waverly delivered a blistering dressing down to his two top agents. Napoleon and Illya sat quietly as they had their shortcomings elaborated on in great detail. It wasn't often that they failed an assignment in such a spectacular fashion. Not only had they failed but both agents had come close to paying the ultimate price for their mistakes. Mr. Waverly covered his avuncular feelings towards his agents and his fear of losing them with his harsh words.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

This *did* happen, of course.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

This was excellent! You need to start writing some stories...they don't have to be challenge related. "D