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UXORIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does uxorious mean?
• UXORIOUS (adjective)
The adjective UXORIOUS has 1 sense:
1. foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
Familiarity information: UXORIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
Similar:
loving (feeling or showing love and affection)
Derivation:
uxoriousness (foolish fondness for or excessive submissiveness to one's wife)
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