brotherly
adjective
broth·er·ly
ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē 
1
: of or relating to brothers
2
: natural or becoming to brothers : affectionate
brotherly love
brotherliness
noun
brotherly
adverb
Examples of brotherly in a Sentence
He gave his sister a brotherly hug.
He received brotherly support from his fellow priests.
Recent Examples on the Web
The arrival of a new teacher, Lara, tests their brotherly bond.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 May 2024
James often gives birthday shout-outs to his brothers on Instagram
The Gunns' brotherly bond remains strong and James often shares birthday messages to his brothers on social media.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 May 2024
James often gives birthday shout-outs to his brothers on Instagram
The Gunns' brotherly bond remains strong and James often shares birthday messages to his brothers on social media.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for brotherly
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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherly. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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