avuncular

Example Sentences

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Ibrahim is a shaggy fellow, but he’s hardly avuncular.

From New York Times

Among the much-younger staff, he cultivated an avuncular persona, regaling employees with stories from his son’s youth, the person said.

From New York Times

Hernandez’s avuncular voice spun stories from his decades of activism in the northeast San Fernando Valley on issues ranging from the 2002 secession movement to animal welfare to even helping Democrats win races.

From Los Angeles Times

But “Armageddon Time” isn’t a trauma narrative: Moments of warmth and contagious joy suffuse Gray’s memories, especially when it comes to Paul’s maternal grandfather Aaron, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins with avuncular directness.

From Washington Post

It is hard to tell whether this is a deliberate choice abetted by John Lithgow’s direction or if McGrath is not a crafty enough performer to shake off a naturally avuncular demeanor.

From New York Times