
Avuncular
Warm Kindness
Use 'avuncular' to describe someone who shows the same cozy and safe feelings you might get from a kind uncle.
The teacher's avuncular guidance helped the student thrive.
Elder Generosity
'Avuncular' often implies that the person is older or more experienced, offering support to someone younger.
The avuncular shopkeeper always gave extra candies to the kids.
Not Paternal
Remember, 'avuncular' isn't the same as fatherly, which might come with authority or discipline.
He had an avuncular affection for them, unlike their strict father.
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