sisterly
adjective
sis·ter·ly
ˈsi-stər-lē 
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a sister
sisterly
adverb
Examples of sisterly in a Sentence
She gave her brother a sisterly kiss on the cheek.
She received sisterly support from other women.
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Now that grandpa has passed, the sisterly conversations have turned towards who will manage and pay for my grandma’s care.
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
The Ripley star and her sister, Elle, recently appeared on the October 2025 cover of Vanity Fair and opened up about their sisterly bond, as well as their romantic relationships.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Even if so, the groundwork for a close, sisterly relationship between these two hybrids hasn’t really been laid in previous episodes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Swift’s sisterly relationship with her audience is only part of her role-model appeal.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
The Ripley star and her sister, Elle, recently appeared on the October 2025 cover of Vanity Fair and opened up about their sisterly bond, as well as their romantic relationships.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Even if so, the groundwork for a close, sisterly relationship between these two hybrids hasn’t really been laid in previous episodes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Swift’s sisterly relationship with her audience is only part of her role-model appeal.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sisterly
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“Sisterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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