1. kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person in a fatherly way
2. of or relating to an uncle
Usage: formal

Examples

• The professor had an avuncular manner that made students feel comfortable asking questions.
• His avuncular smile put the nervous job candidate at ease.
• The coach’s avuncular guidance helped the young athletes develop confidence.
• She appreciated her boss’s avuncular advice about her career.
• The elderly neighbor took an avuncular interest in the children on the block.
• His avuncular relationship with his nephew was very close.