I usually do not post unfamiliar words I find in books, but this word just stood out.
The spelling caught my eye so I decided to share.
The word: UXORIOUS
The meaning is: having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife.
A bit of an odd word don't you think?
I found this unusual word in a book that I am LOVING. DANGEROUS CROSSING by Rachel Rhys.
The word was found on Page 259 in this sentence: "There's nothing more attractive to a certain type of woman than an uxorious man."
I don't agree with that sentence, do you?
Nice word Elizabeth, although not one I would like to associate with, or have associated with me.
ReplyDeleteIt almost sounds on a par with obsessive or possessive, a wee bit on the spooky scale!!
Thanks for sharing. I haven't taken part in this meme for ages and I do have a list of suitable words, so I really must make the effort :)
Yvonne
I agree...not a word I would want to associate with or have associated with me.
DeleteA very unpleasant word.
Thanks for commenting, Yvonne.
What an interesting word! I do think there are some women who would find a man like that attractive but I'm not one of them.
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting, and I agree.
DeleteNot the kind of man for me.
Thanks for commenting, Kathy.
It is a cool-sounding/spelling word. As a 46-year married man, I think I will pass on any further comment!
ReplyDeleteGood thinking, Lloyd. :)
DeleteThanks for commenting.
I kind of wish it meant something I could use in everyday life, because it sounds so cool.
ReplyDeleteMe too...it would be fun to throw it around and see the looks on people's faces. :)
DeleteThanks for commenting, Raimey.
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wondrous word from your reading. It is not an attractive adjective, in my opinion.
I agree...not an attractive word/adjective at all.
DeleteThanks for commenting, Suko.