sisterly

adjective

Definition of sisterlynext
as in familial

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Recent Examples of sisterly Here, in a characteristically unfiltered chat between Alix and Ashtin for InStyle, their sisterly bond—decidedly tender beneath the teasing—plays out in real time. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 In true sisterly fashion, Charlotte has frequently been photographed appearing to help keep her brothers in line during important royal events. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 The sisterly bond resonates with many Hollywood insiders who point to parallels in the industry. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 July 2026 That sisterly correction, among a host of other elements as intangible and yet as instantly recognizable as great literary talent, is also part of what drives Lot 35 in Christie’s Exceptional Sale into its current stratosphere. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sisterly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisterly
  1. familial
  2. brotherly
  3. fraternal
Adjective
  • The old cemetery was an appropriate location for the familial prank.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But my grandmother’s note also gave me a chilling glimpse of the familial tension that Dad held coiled inside.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of familial
Adjective
  • Five years earlier my brother had gotten married, leaving me home alone without the buffers of his distracted affection, his big brotherly insouciance, his rebellious indifference to the emotional chasm widening between our parents.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Regardless of the possibility, McConaughey and Harrelson have yet to confirm or deny their brotherly connection by taking a DNA test.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of brotherly
Adjective
  • The pair navigated a range of financial, operational and cultural challenges of growing the sport of pro lacrosse, putting their fraternal and business relationship to the test.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After all, there’s been a lot of water under the bridge since these two characters first established a somewhat fraternal but definitely hierarchal bond when the mothership series began 23 years ago.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
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