unclely

English

Etymology

From uncle +‎ -ly.

Adjective

unclely (comparative more unclely, superlative most unclely)

1. Of, like, or characteristic of an uncle.
   • 1905, Anthony E. Wills, All Charley's fault:

     As her adopted uncle, I was giving a little fatherly as well as motherly and unclely advice.

Synonyms

• avuncular
• uncley
• unclish
• uncular (archaic)

See also

• auntly