uxorial

[uhk-sawr-ee-uh l, -sohr-, uhg-zawr-, -zohr-]

adjective

of or relating to a wife; typical of or befitting a wife.

Origin of uxorial

1790–1800; < Latin ūxōri(us) pertaining to a wife + -al¹

Related formsux·o·ri·al·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for uxorial

uxorial

adjective

of or relating to a wifeuxorial influence

Derived Formsuxorially, adverb

Word Origin for uxorial

C19: from Latin uxor wife

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