brotherly (Meaning)

Wordnet

brotherly (a)

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

Wordnet

brotherly (r)

(archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

Webster

brotherly (a.)

Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.

Webster

brotherly (adv.)

Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.

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brotherly Sentence Examples

  1. His brotherly advice always came from a place of genuine concern and care.
  2. Despite their occasional disagreements, their bond remained brotherly.
  3. He greeted me with a warm, brotherly hug when I arrived at his house.
  4. Growing up, we shared a brotherly relationship, always looking out for each other.
  5. The two athletes displayed a brotherly camaraderie both on and off the field.
  6. His brotherly support during my tough times meant the world to me.
  7. We developed a brotherly bond during our time serving together in the military.
  8. He offered me his brotherly guidance when I was struggling to make a decision.
  9. The siblings shared a brotherly rivalry, always pushing each other to do better.
  10. Despite our age difference, he treated me with a sense of brotherly affection.

FAQs About the word brotherly

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother, (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly mannerOf or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becomi

fraternal,familial, friendly, neighborly,sisterly

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His brotherly advice always came from a place of genuine concern and care.

Despite their occasional disagreements, their bond remained brotherly.

He greeted me with a warm, brotherly hug when I arrived at his house.

Growing up, we shared a brotherly relationship, always looking out for each other.