Uxorial

usgb/ʌkˈsɔːriəl/
adjective

Related to a wife or wives.

He admired her uxorial qualities, as she always cared for his needs.
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Often appears as...

  • uxorial duties
  • uxorial loyalty

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Formal

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Gender Specific

Uxorial only refers to qualities or roles traditionally attributed to a wife, not a husband.

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His uxorial demeanor at home contrasted his professional life.
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Slightly Outdated

Uxorial is less common today and may sound old-fashioned in casual conversation.

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She joked about her uxorial skills, referring to an era past.
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Formal Situations

Best used in formal writing or discussions about social and family roles.

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The speaker discussed the evolving uxorial roles in modern marriages.
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