sisterly
adjective
sis·ter·ly
ˈsi-stər-lē 
: 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.
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Despite having their own rooms, Amelia and Penelope have grown close over the past three years, forming a sisterly bond.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian will never let their fashion feuds come between their sisterly bond.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Suki Waterhouse's new song and music video was a sisterly effort.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
However, Julia Fox (basically her Nigel) stepped into the practice studio to offer her some sisterly advice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian will never let their fashion feuds come between their sisterly bond.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Suki Waterhouse's new song and music video was a sisterly effort.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
However, Julia Fox (basically her Nigel) stepped into the practice studio to offer her some sisterly advice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for sisterly
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“Sisterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterly. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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