Synonyms of brotherly

brotherly

adjective

ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē 

as in fraternal

of, relating to, or befitting brothers

the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fraternal
• familial
• sisterly
• neighborly
• friendly
• chummy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brotherly

The continuation of the Corleone Family saga expands until Michael (Al Pacino) commits the ultimate brotherly sin, but the story’s jump back in time — in which Robert De Niro plays a younger version of Marlon Brando’s Vito — features many of the most iconic sequences in 1970s cinema. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

When someone was picking on Ollie recently, Dreyer was proud to overhear Calvin offering big brotherly defense. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 24 June 2026

Bennett’s competitive streak began with brotherly games of football and basketball, outside in the driveway and indoors on a mini-hoop. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

Freddy and Teddy never stop making side bets and busting each other’s chops, mostly about who has the better golf game, this being the locker-room form of brotherly love. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 June 2026