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.
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Among his many inflammatory statements was this: 'Ukrainians are not a brotherly people.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The brotherly duo were raised by their parents in Houston, but spent their summers at their grandfather’s farm in rural Texas.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Cal then slowly scooted himself right next to Daisy and slapped a big brotherly kiss on her head.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Mufasa clings to the lessons his parents taught him and Taka’s connection to their brotherly bond severs as soon as jealousy gets in the way.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The brotherly duo were raised by their parents in Houston, but spent their summers at their grandfather’s farm in rural Texas.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Cal then slowly scooted himself right next to Daisy and slapped a big brotherly kiss on her head.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Mufasa clings to the lessons his parents taught him and Taka’s connection to their brotherly bond severs as soon as jealousy gets in the way.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherly. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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