unclely en · ADJ
Etymology
From uncle + -ly.
Meanings
-
Of, like, or characteristic of an uncle.
As her adopted uncle, I was giving a little fatherly as well as motherly and unclely advice.
1905, Anthony E. Wills, All Charley's fault:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most unclely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unclely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |