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Word of the Day : October 9, 2022
avuncular \uh-VUNK-yuh-ler\ adjective
What It Means
Avuncular is used to describe someone or something as being "like an uncle," especially "kind or friendly like an uncle."
// The shopkeeper was known for his avuncular charm, always handing out free treats to the neighborhood children.
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