uxorious

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessively fond of one's spouse or partner; overly affectionate and attentive.

  - "His uxorious behavior was both charming and annoying."
  - "She was surprised by her husband's uxorious nature."
  - "The uxorious husband doted on his wife and children."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌkˈsɔːɹ.i.əs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81466725"
2. /ʌkˈsɔɹ.i.əs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10386014"

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Synonyms

doting

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Variants

List of all variants of uxorious that leads to same result
uxorious , uxoriously , uxoriousness , uxoriousnesses

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Etymology

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derived from Latin uxoriosus, from uxor ‘wife’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uxorious' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The opposite of uxorious is 'gynophobic', which is an extreme fear or hatred of women.

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Related Concepts

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1. attachment: Uxorious is related to the concept of attachment, specifically the strong emotional bond between two people, such as a husband and wife.

2. devotion: Uxorous is also related to the concept of devotion, as it describes a level of affection and care that goes beyond what is considered normal.

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Culture

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In literature, uxorious is often used to describe a husband who is excessively devoted to his wife. In ancient Rome, the term was used to describe a husband who was overly submissive to his wife.

How to Memorize "uxorious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a couple in love, with the husband being overly attentive and affectionate towards his wife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uxorious' with the image of a husband who is overly devoted to his wife.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uxorious: Uber X-tra Ornate In Spousal Love' to remember the meaning of the word.

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