noun
- plural of avuncularity; the quality or state of being avuncular; the characteristics or behaviors typical of an uncle, especially kindness and benevolent interest in younger people
Usage: formal; typically used in academic or literary contexts
Examples
- The professor's avuncularities made him a beloved mentor to generations of students.
- His avuncularities were evident in the way he took genuine interest in his younger colleagues' careers.
- The character's avuncularities provided comic relief in an otherwise serious drama.
- She appreciated the avuncularities her uncle displayed whenever she visited.
- The novel explored various avuncularities across different cultures and time periods.