brotherly
adjective
broth·er·ly
ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē 
1
: of or relating to brothers
2
: natural or becoming to brothers : affectionate
brotherly love
brotherliness
noun
brotherly
adverb
Examples of brotherly in a Sentence
He gave his sister a brotherly hug.
He received brotherly support from his fellow priests.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Lochlan Lochlan makes the wise decision to claim to have forgotten everything about his evening of brotherly love.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Eaton had developed a brotherly relationship with Jackson.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
Patrick Schwarzenegger on 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout After the brotherly kiss, Saxon's utterly confused and horrified expression is just the beginning.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brotherly
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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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