Avuncular

uh-VUNG-kyuh-lur (/əˈvʌŋkjʊlər/)

resembling or relating to an uncle, typically in a kind, protective, or advisory way.

“This is all made possible by an onboard 3D printer, and the avuncular support of the team back on Earth.”

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involving great effort, difficulty, or expense.

a slight illness or lack of energy.

to confine or imprison someone.

to captivate or charm.

excessive in quantity, degree, or extent; unreasonable.

an excessive amount of something; more than is necessary.