uxorious
UK: ʌkˈsɔːriəs | US: ʌkˈsɔːriəs
adj. excessively devoted or submissive to one’s wife
Derived from Latin uxor (wife), combined with the adjectival suffix -ious (meaning "full of" or "characterized by"). The term emerged in English in the early 17th century, originally carrying a neutral or even positive connotation of marital devotion. Over time, it acquired a pejorative tone, implying excessive or foolish submissiveness to a spouse. The Latin root uxor is also seen in rare English words like uxoricide (the killing of one’s wife).
His uxorious behavior made him the subject of jokes among his friends.
The king’s uxorious tendencies were seen as a weakness by his advisors.
She appreciated his devotion but worried it bordered on being uxorious.
Critics mocked the politician for his uxorious public displays of affection.
In the play, the uxorious merchant blindly obeyed his wife’s every whim.