1. in a manner showing excessive fondness for or submission to one’s wife
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• He uxoriously agreed to every decision his wife made about their home.
• The man uxoriously followed his wife’s wishes in all social matters.
• Critics said he behaved uxoriously, never expressing his own opinions.
• He uxoriously deferred to his spouse on every important choice.
• The husband uxoriously catered to his wife’s every whim.
• Friends noticed how uxoriously he sought his wife’s approval before speaking.