sisterly

adjective

Definition of sisterlynext
as in familial

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Recent Examples of sisterly The two admit now – Adrianne with a chuckle and DeVaux through tears – that their sisterly relationship suffered for a while, as DeVaux tried to square peg her sister. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 For the sisterly chat, Kardashian wore her hair pulled tightly back from her face with all the volume concentrated right at the crown of her head, similar to a ‘60s-style bouffant like those worn by Priscilla Presley back in the day and Lana del Rey in the 2010s. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026 Alana and Danielle rush towards the dresses and pose beside them, before kicking off the sisterly banter that is a constant throughout the fitting. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026 Anna was saved from being frozen solid not by Kristoff giving a true love’s kiss, but by Elsa hugging her and melting the ice through the power of sisterly love. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sisterly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisterly
  1. familial
  2. brotherly
  3. fraternal
Adjective
  • From entering the industry at 17 as a dishwasher and busboy to building a flourishing suite of restaurants (Hugo’s, Caracol, Xochi, URBE, and Zaranda), Ortega’s long been inspired by familial love of cooking.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Albert’s prose sometimes strains for lyricism, but the mysteries embedded in the novel—creative, familial, and supernatural—exert a powerful draw.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of familial
Adjective
  • And in this relationship between him and Robby, it’s packed with all kinds of emotions and turbulence, almost like a brotherly relationship.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • But that once sweet brotherly bond is now in tatters and has been for several years.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of brotherly
Adjective
  • In it are the recurring themes of fraternal loyalty, longing, nature’s bounty, and the rough toke that is doggedly searching for a better life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • In this respect, mixed martial arts performs a role similar to military training camps, revolutionary youth movements and fraternal organizations in earlier eras.
    — Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Definition of fraternal

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