Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uxorious
Adjective
/ʌkˈsɔːr.i.əs/
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Definition
Excessively devoted or submissive to one’s wife.
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Examples
- His uxorious nature made him always prioritize her needs over his own.
- The uxorious husband would follow his wife’s every wish without question.
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Meaning
The term describes a man who shows an extreme level of affection or devotion to his wife, often to the point of being overly compliant or indulgent.
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Synonyms
- Submissive
- Devoted
- Obsequious
- Wife-loving