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brotherly
brotherly
adjective broth·er·ly \ˈbrə-thər-lē\
: showing or suggesting the love and closeness of a brother
Full Definition of BROTHERLY
1
: of or relating to brothers
2
: natural or becoming to brothers : affectionate <brotherly love>
— broth·er·li·ness noun
— brotherly adverb
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Examples of BROTHERLY
- He gave his sister a brotherly hug.
- He received brotherly support from his fellow priests.
First Known Use of BROTHERLY
before 12th century
Related to BROTHERLY
- Synonyms
- fraternal
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