sisterly

adjective

sis·ter·ly ˈsi-stər-lē

Synonyms of sisterly next

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web Mothers’ Instinct, with the look and feel of a Alfred Hitchcock thriller, has the two women battling in a cat-and-mouse game where their sisterly bond unravels and the darker side of their maternal instincts runs riot — even as their designer homes and gowns and coiffed hairdos continue to impress. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2024 American Eagle and Aerie are sharing sisterly bonds. —

Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 1 July 2024 The pair’s decade-long friendship was evident in their sisterly banter, especially when there was a mess made during their tasting. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 Instead, the two make a sisterly trip to their parents’ mausoleum which rapidly spirals into another strained moment. —

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sisterly

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