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Synonyms of avuncular

21 similar words

Another word for avuncular is open-minded. Other synonyms of avuncular are liberal, tolerant, catholic, open-handed and lenient.

Synonyms and similar words for avuncular

adjectiveIn the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

  • unclelyOf, like, or characteristic of an uncle.
  • uncleyCharacteristic of an uncle; avuncular.
  • unclishPertaining to an uncle; avuncular.
  • uncularRelating to an uncle.

adjectiveKind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

  • compassionate
  • friendly
  • indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
  • kind
  • broad-mindedHaving an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
  • catholicAll-embracing.
  • forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
  • latitudinarianTolerant, especially of other people's religious views.
  • laissez faireAvoiding interference in other people's affairs; choosing to live and let live.
  • lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
  • liberalWidely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.
  • open-handedFrank, honest, and tolerant.
  • open-mindedWilling to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.
  • permissiblePermissive.
  • permissive
  • sufferableAble to suffer, endure, or tolerate.
  • tolerantTending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

Meaning of avuncular

  1. adjective In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
  2. adjective Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

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Questions about synonyms of avuncular

What is another word for avuncular?
Avuncular has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as open-minded, liberal, tolerant, catholic, open-handed, lenient, indulgent and permissible.
What does avuncular mean?
Avuncular means in the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

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