How Do You Spell UXORIOUSLY?

Pronunciation: [ʌksˈɔːɹɪəsli] (IPA)

The adverb "uxoriously" is not commonly used in everyday language, but it is a spelling that is worth knowing. It means to be excessively or overly fond of one's spouse. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ʌɡˈzɔː.ri.əs.li/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "x" is pronounced as "ɡz," and the "u" is followed by a schwa sound. Remembering the spelling and pronunciation of this word may come in handy for literature, crossword puzzles, or Scrabble games.

UXORIOUSLY Meaning and Definition

1. Uxoriously is an adverb derived from the word "uxorious," which refers to a person, particularly a husband, who shows excessive or doting fondness towards their spouse. The term is derived from the Latin word "uxor," meaning wife. Uxoriously describes the behavior, attitude, or actions of someone characterized by an excessive devotion, affection, and submission towards their spouse.

   When one behaves uxoriously, they may demonstrate an extreme willingness to satisfy their partner's every desire, often putting their spouse's needs and wants above their own. This often involves taking an indulgent or yielding approach towards their spouse's requests or demands.

   An uxorious person may be seen as very devoted and attentive to their partner, constantly seeking to please them and make them happy. This behavior can result from a deep love and affection towards their spouse, but it can also be perceived as excessive and perhaps neglectful of one's own needs and interests.

   The term uxoriously is usually used to describe someone who appears to be overly devoted in their relationship, to the point that their behavior may be disempowering or lacking a healthy balance. Although the term is often applied to husbands in relation to their wives, it can also be applicable to wives or any individual in a committed partnership exhibiting such behavior.

   Overall, uxoriously describes the excessive devotion, attentiveness, and submission displayed by an individual towards their spouse or partner, often at the expense of their own desires and needs.

2. With fond submission to a wife.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UXORIOUSLY

• yxoriously
• hxoriously
• jxoriously
• ixoriously
• 8xoriously
• 7xoriously
• uzoriously
• ucoriously
• udoriously
• usoriously
• uxiriously
• uxkriously
• uxlriously
• uxpriously
• ux0riously
• ux9riously
• uxoeiously
• uxodiously
• uxofiously

Etymology of UXORIOUSLY

The word "uxoriously" derives from the Latin term "uxoriosus", which is derived from "uxor", meaning "wife". In Latin, "uxorious" referred to a man who was excessively fond of or submissive to his wife. Over time, the word "uxoriously" emerged in English to describe actions or behaviors that are marked by excessive love, devotion, or submissiveness towards one's spouse.

Similar spelling words for UXORIOUSLY

• uxorious,
• uxoriousness,
• usuriously.