UXORIOUS

uxorious. Uxorious, a. submissive to or very fond of a wife

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Ux‐o″ri‐ous (?), a. [[L. uxorius, fr. uxor a wife.]] Excessively fond of, or submissive to, a wife; being a dependent husband. “Uxorious magistrates.” Milton. How wouldst thou insult, When I must live uxorious to thy will In perfect thraldom! Milton. — Ux‐o″ri‐ous‐ly, adv. — Ux‐o″ri‐ous‐ness, n.