Nearby Words
| Main Entry: |
advisory
 [ad-vahy-zuh-ree] 
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | able, authorized to recommend |
| Synonyms: | advising, avuncular, consultative, consultive, counseling, helping, recommending |
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Example Sentences
- In his place is a jolly, avuncular leader, seen playing with his grandchildren and appearing on lighter chat shows.
- His interest in them is supposed to be avuncular and pure.
- It is not surprising that history's great villains often appear kind and avuncular.
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