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uxoriously

/ʌkˈsɔː.ri.əs.li/

Traduction: Adverbe rare et littéraire signifiant 'd'une manière excessivement dévouée ou soumise à sa femme'. Dérivé de l'adjectif 'uxorious', il exprime une déférence exagérée ou servile envers l'épouse.

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adverb

/ʌkˈsɔː.ri.əs.li/C2formalobsolète
  • frAdverbe rare et littéraire signifiant 'd'une manière excessivement dévouée ou soumise à sa femme'. Dérivé de l'adjectif 'uxorious', il exprime une déférence exagérée ou servile envers l'épouse.

An archaic and rare adverb meaning 'in a manner that is excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife.' It derives from the adjective 'uxorious' and is almost never used in modern English.

  1. In a doting or excessively affectionate mannerC2formal

    In a way that shows excessive or submissive love and devotion towards one's wife.

    frAvec une dévotion excessive pour sa femme

    • He uxoriously catered to her every whim.
    • The king uxoriously granted his wife all the lands she desired.
    • She smiled as he uxoriously brought her breakfast in bed.

    Synonymesadoringlydevotedlysubmissively

Formes
  • more uxoriously comparative form
  • most uxoriously superlative form